Peanut Memorial - Floresville, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 29° 08.004 W 098° 09.463
14R E 581934 N 3223058
On the Wilson County courthouse lawn in Floresville sits this giant peanut statue. Peanuts have been a major crop in the area for some time.
Waymark Code: WMYJ6C
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 06/19/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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The plaque below the peanut states that it was erected by the Jaycees and Jaycee-ettes and is dedicated to the citizens of Wilson County.

The sign to the right states: "In loving memory of 'The Peanut King' Joe T. Sheehy who in 1916 experimented with peanut farming and introduced it as a viable crop to the farmers of Wilson County."

The sign was placed by the descendants of Joe T. Sheehy.

Title: Giant Peanut Memorial

Artist: Unknown

Placement Date: 10/10/1970

Website: [Web Link]

Type of Object: Peanut

Location: Wilson County Courthouse lawn

Material: Metal
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