Ely - Louisville Zoo, Louisville, KY
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member OmegaLimit
N 38° 12.345 W 085° 42.234
16S E 613477 N 4229437
Quick Description: A small elephant statue in the Louisville Zoo. The shape and size of the statue indicate that it is meant to be sat upon.
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 8/29/2009 10:14:06 PM
Waymark Code: WM741A
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam
Views: 6

Long Description:
This is a small statue of an elephant in the Louisville Zoo. The statue is bronze. The trunk of the elephant is shaped like a stirrup, and the curve of the back is a natural sitting place. The wear of the finish indicates that many children have ridden Ely. The plaque nearby reads:

""Ely"

Artist: Meg White

In Honor Of
C. Fred and Cecilia M. Blankenship

By Their Children,
Bonnie Chapman, Nancy Brinly
and Bob Blankenship

April 2002"

Location description: Louisville Zoo

Statue's Subject: Ely the elephant

Artist: Meg White

Visit Instructions:
Photo of the statue with person sitting on bench next to the statue, standing next to the statue or other-wise interacting appropriately with the statue(face of person does not need to show, gps does not need to be in photo).
Extra credit for having fun!!!
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