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 The Empty Cross - Kerrville, TX Posted by:  WalksfarTX
N 30° 04.466 W 099° 06.840
14R E 489013 N 3327038
Giant steel outline of a Christian cross stands on a hilltop, part of the Coming of the King Sculpture and Prayer. Entrance location: 30.071197, -99.115820 keep right to reach parking area.
Waymark Code: WMWBBA
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 08/07/2017
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The Coming King Website
The Empty Cross”™ is a seven story Cor-ten steel sculpture by artist/evangelist, Max Greiner, Jr. The massive open hollow cross symbolizes the Resurrection, the Door, the Narrow Gate, the Strong Tower, the Mighty Fortress and the Light of the World, who is Jesus Christ.
Type of cross: Latin cross
Material used: Metal (steel, bronze, aluminium, ...)
Characteristics of this cross:
The Carbon Steel skelton of the cross was covered with a Cor-ten steel skin. After scouring by sandblasting, a reddish brown patina was released, symbolizing the shed blood of Jesus Christ. The cross measures 77 ft. 7 inches tall with a 40 ft. cross arm. It weighs approximately 70 tons, including the steel in the foundation.
Describe the location:
On top of a 1930 ft. hill top above IH-10 in Kerrville, TX.
Year of manufacture: 07/27/2010
Is this cross commemorative ?: No
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Visit Instructions:
Post at least one photograph of this cross.
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