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Velva, North Dakota: Plug Man holds Lightning Bolt

Cartoon-faced electric plug stands in front of an electricity co-op, holding a jagged lightning bolt.

Verendrye Electric Cooperative

Address:
615 US-52, Velva, ND
Directions:
Verendrye Electric Cooperative. West edge of town, on the south side of US-52.
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Plug Man holds Lightning Bolt

I love the fact that the town put a sign along 52 pointing out the statue as a point of interest.

[DLNY1, 07/18/2025]

Plug Man.

Electric Plug Holding a Bolt of Electricity

Heading west on Highway 52, a small statue is ready to throw a bolt of electricity your way. He stands on the south side of 52 in front of an electric company.

[LittleWhiteDove, 07/27/2021]

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David Thompson MonumentDavid Thompson Monument, Verendyre, ND - 10 mi.
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In the region:
Four Chaplains Memorial, Bottineau, ND - 58 mi.

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