World's Largest Spur - Abilene, Kansas
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N 38° 56.122 W 097° 12.872
14S E 654752 N 4311119
This roadside attraction is part of the Visit Abilene geotour. It used to be the world's largest spur and was once a Guinness record.
Waymark Code: WM1C2N2
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 05/23/2025
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A giant spur is located on the main drive north/south through Abilene, at the north end of town.
Rittel's Western Wear is the location of this giant spur. There is also a geocache here that is part of the Visit Abilene geotour.
According to the Abilene website:
"At 28 feet high, the big spur stands on its ends to form an arch and weighs a ton. It was built by Larry Houston in 2002 and was certified as the World's Largest Spur by Guinness World Records until 2017."
Price of Admission: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
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