Ottawa, Illinois: Volvo Island
A 2001 Volvo has been sitting on a tiny island in the middle of a small lake since 2012. Don't try to wade out to it; the water is 40 feet deep.
- Address:
- US Hwy 6, Ottawa, IL
- Directions:
- East of town, on the north side of US Hey 6, just east of its intersection with Hwy 71.
Results 1 to 2 of 2...
Visitor Tips and News About Volvo Island
Reports and tips from RoadsideAmerica.com visitors and Roadside America mobile tipsters. Some tips may not be verified. Submit your own tip.
The Volvo has a little snow man buddy for the season. Didn't catch what his sign said. We put in directions for Warehouse Drive on the GPS to get to it!
[Ashlyn, 04/09/2022]
2001 Volvo on an island in a small pond. Location is east of Ottawa on Highway 6.
[Lisa Amidei, 03/31/2018]Nearby Offbeat Places
Lincoln vs. Douglas Fountain, Ottawa, IL - 2 mi.
Statue of the Radium Girl, Ottawa, IL - 2 mi.
Peter Toth Big Head, Ottawa, IL - 3 mi.Latest Tips Across Roadside America
Catch up on the latest discoveries from the road.
Explore Thousands of Oddball Tourist Attractions!
Unique destinations in the U.S. and Canada are our special obsession. Use our attraction recommendation and maps to plan your next road trip.
The Volvo was placed on the island in January 2012 by Scott Mann. The surrounding lake, formed when water seeped into a strip mine, is 40 feet deep.