Peter Pan - Weatherford, TX
N 32° 44.713 W 097° 48.806
14S E 611164 N 3623664
A statue of Weatherford native Mary Martin in one of her best-known roles, that of Peter Pan. The library also has an exhibit of Martin memorabilia, and Martin herself is buried in nearby City Greenwood Cemetery.
Waymark Code: WMED8E
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 05/10/2012
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A plaque at the base of the statue says:
A tribute to the genius of Weatherford's Mary Martin who brought a myth to life for America's millions.
Sculptor Ronald Thomason
Cast by Metz Castleberry
Dedicated July 4, 1976
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Peter Pan is ubiquitous in American culture, originating in literature and eventually brought to life on Broadway by Mary Martin (and later, Sandy Duncan and Cathy Rigby), on TV by Martin, and on the Silver Screen by Disney. We even have a peanut butter named for Peter Pan!
Character Type: Theatre
Character originator: J. M. Barrie
Internet Link: [Web Link]
Address or Location:
In front of the Weatherford Public Library, 1214 Charles St, near Soldier Spring Park.
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