Paducah, Kentucky: Wacinton: Carved Giant Indian Head
Chief Paduke, sculpted by Peter "Wolf" Toth in 1985 from a local red oak. The historical marker names him "Wacinton" (way-cheen-too) honoring the Chickasaw people. Part of his elaborate headdress fell off in a storm in Nov. 2015. In July 2016 Toth repaired it.
Bob Noble Park
- Address:
- 2915 Park Ave., Paducah, KY
- Directions:
- Bob Noble Park. Just west of US Hwy 45 on the north side of Park Ave.
- Admission:
- Free.
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Free parking lot about 50 feet away from the Peter Toth carving of Wacinton. The sculpture is in a beautiful city park space, and there's a historical marker.
[Stephen Francia, 06/02/2024]
There is a parking lot adjacent to the sculpture.
[Lou, 06/01/2021]
Very cool carving!
[Lindsey, 08/12/2019]The Super China Buffet described in a previous mobile tip is no longer in business. There is parking inside the park by the tennis courts. The carving is between Business 60 and the tennis courts.
[Tracy, 08/11/2018]
The sculpture is on the land of the park across the road from Super China Buffet. Park at Robert Cherry Civic Center. He's in front of tennis courts.
[Lucy, 09/29/2013]Page of 2 [Next 1 items]
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Wacinton's perimeter iron fence has been removed; visitors can examine the Peter Toth sculpture up close.