Horton the Elephant - Abilene, TX
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WalksfarTX
N 32° 26.950 W 099° 44.039
14S E 431011 N 3590461
Bronze sculpture by Leo Rijn created in 2013 of a beloved children's book character. Horton was the main character in two books by Dr. Seuss- Horton Hatches the Egg (1940) and Horton Hears a Who! (1954).
Waymark Code: WM11350
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 08/07/2019
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Wikipedia
Horton is a kind, sweet-natured elephant who cares about other animals or people. Though he goes through many hardships, whether trying to keep an egg warm through storms, rough travels, and humiliating shows, or tries to save a small planet from harm, he always triumphs; the egg hatches into an elephant-bird, while the planet is saved and respected by the others. He is very popular because of his big heart and respectful compassion, which makes him more humorous.
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