LARGEST -- Prairie Chicken in the World
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member msrubble
N 46° 28.884 W 096° 16.896
14T E 708655 N 5151127
The world's largest prairie chicken is the pride of Rothsay, Minnesota.
Waymark Code: WMBP3M
Location: Minnesota, United States
Date Posted: 06/07/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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This enormous sculpture of a booming prairie chicken was built by Art Fosse, and unveiled in 1976. It is 13 x 18 feet, and weighs 9000 lbs. It was repainted in 2008 for Rothsay's 125th anniversary.

The chicken stands in a wayside rest dedicated to Art Fosse, close to the I-94 exit.

And why a prairie chicken? In 1975, Rothsay proclaimed itself the Prairie Chicken Capital of Minnesota.

For further information:
World's Largest "Booming" Prairie Chicken, Rothsay, Minnesota
World's Largest Prairie Chicken, Rothsay, Minnesota

Type of documentation of superlative status: Web Sites

Location of coordinates: Pedestal

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