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Tallapoosa, Georgia: Standpipe Park

A folk art sculpture park for local artists, named for the towering standpipe across the road. "The Magic City Just Beyond The Standpipe."

Address:
2460 E. Atlanta St., Tallapoosa, GA
Directions:
East end of town, on the north side of US-78/E. Atlanta St. just west of its intersection with Connecticut Ave.
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Standpipe Park

This is a folk art sculpture park with community participation that includes multiple local artists.

[Renee Allie, 09/23/2021]

The towering standpipe across the road is used for Tallapoosa's "Possum Drop" on New Year's Eve. They lower a stuffed possum.


Nearby Offbeat Places

Possum Drop - New Year's EvePossum Drop - New Year's Eve, Tallapoosa, GA - < 1 mi.
Bud Jones Taxidermy ShopBud Jones Taxidermy Shop, Tallapoosa, GA - 1 mi.
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In the region:
Alabama's Largest Confederate Memorial, Ohatchee, AL - 43 mi.

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