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Jennerstown, Pennsylvania: Praying Mantis Statue (Gone)

A large green insect that has prayed along the Lincoln Highway through good times and bad.

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Giant Praying Mantis

Ten foot tall praying mantis on the front lawn of a daycare center. During Christmas season, the praying mantis is clad in a Santa Claus suit.

[anon.,, 06/16/2002]

Praying Mantis Statue

Directions:
East of town, on the south side of US 30, just west of its interchange with Hwy 219. Was next to a business named Weeds N Seeds.
Hours:
Reported gone in 2012, 2014.
Status:
Gone

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