Big Peter Toth Indian Head
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lenron
N 47° 01.554 W 091° 39.881
15T E 601468 N 5208907
One of Peter Toth Whispering Giants in Two Harbors, MN.
Waymark Code: WMC1GY
Location: Minnesota, United States
Date Posted: 07/14/2011
Views: 8
This wonderfully carved Native American is located in Two Harbors, MN. The carving sits on the grounds of the R.J. Houle Visitor Information Center on Highway 61. Highway 61 is also known as the North Shore Scenic Drive which stretches for 154 miles of undending scenic beauty from Duluth MN to the Candadian border.
Peter Toth had a goal of creating 50 carved Native American themed giants. This one was carved in 1977. Located next to the statue is an authentic Civilian Conservation Corps log cabin which serves as the visitor information center and local chamber of commerce.
This is a must stop to see this monumental art work, stretch your legs, get some tourist information and take a few photos.
There is an informational sign in front of the art work and it reads:
This sculpture is a creation of artist Peter Toth and is his gift to the people of Minnesota. It is one of fifty such monuments which he plans to erect, one in each state of the union. The artist is motivated by his great devotion to the American Indian and his hope is that the work will draw attention to the problems confronting descendants of the "original Americans."
Lake County and the City of Two Harbors are grateful and proud that the artist selected this site for his monument in Minnesota.
The artwork has been featured on postcards, websites and more.
Price of Admission: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
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