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Atlanta, Illinois: Happy Half-Wit Muffler Man

Stood until 2012 outside the Wagon Wheel bar in Madison, Ohio. Restored by Joel Baker and erected here on June 1, 2023.

American Giants Museum

Address:
101 SW Arch St., Atlanta, IL
Directions:
I-55 exit 140. Drive west into town. At the stop sign turn right onto SW Arch St. You'll soon see the Hot Dog Muffler Man on the left, and a half-block beyond it, on the right, is the Happy Half-Wit outside the American Giants Museum.
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Halfwit Muffler Man.

Happy Half-Wit Muffler Man

Goofy looking guy meant to hold something. Around corner from Hot Dog guy.

[Kat, 07/16/2023]

Stands outside a museum devoted to roadside giants, which planned to open fully Summer of 2023. A newly restored Texaco Big Friend may be added at a later date...


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