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Illinois Statues (page 1)

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Robert Wadlow
Alton, IL
Robert Wadlow, the world's tallest man, was born and raised in Alton. He was 8' 11.1" and lived from 1918-1940. This life-sized bronze sculpture was created by Edward Englehardt Giberson and installed in 1985. In 2002, a bronze replica of Wadlow's chair was installed. The actual chair was produced by Galax Furniture Company and is displayed at the Franklin Masonic Lodge in Alton. [map]

Astronaut
Annawan, IL
This Astronaut statue was installed at Paxton's Corner Coop by 2022. There is a very similar statue in Flagstaff, AZ that does not have the cut out helmet face and steps like this one which allows people to pose for photos from the back. [map]

Benjamin Franklin
Arcola, IL
This bronze sculpture of Benjamin Franklin leaning on a broom was created by Jerry McKenna and installed in front of the Tourist Information Center in 2022. For more, see this website. [map]

Pirates
Batchtown, IL
 Warrior Angel
Belvidere, IL
These Pirate statues are installed at the Pirates of the Mississippi, a pirate-themed restaurant and bar which opened in 2023. There is also a Miss Uniroyal statue here that's been turned into a female pirate.

This Warrior Angel is installed next to Gallery Land. It has been there since around 2018. [map]

Elvis and Superman
Braidwood, IL
This Elvis and Superman statues were installed at the Polk-a-Dot Drive In around 2016. The Elvis statue is nine feet tall and was previously installed at a used car lot in Newark, IL. [map]

Ricky Rockets Fuel Center
Buffalo Grove, IL
This Ricky Rockets Fuel Center features both a statue on the roof of the convenience store and next to the Shell gas station's sign. These statues were produced by FAST Fiberglass starting around 2017 when the mascot was developed. The company owner wanted a mascot for his stations like the Sinclair dinosaurs. This location was built around 2021. The first location opened in 2013. There are about 10 locations in Illinois and one in Texas with these statues. [map]

Frankenstein
Burbank, IL
 Ronald McDonald
Byron, IL
This Frankenstein statue is installed at the Haunted Trails mini golf and entertainment center. In the 1960s, the place was known as Fun Fair. In 1975, it had been renamed Haunted Trails. The Frankenstein statue was installed around 1977. It was most likely produced by Creative Display which preceded FAST Fiberglass. The mold was based on the International Fiberglass Paul Bunyan statue but with many modifications. The statue originally faced Harlem Ave. When the mini golf course was redesigned, the statue moved to the course's entrance. For more, see this website. [map]

This Ronald McDonald statue has been installed at this McDonald's since it opened around 2012. [map]

Carbondale:
Jeremy Rochman Memorial Park

Humpty Dumpty
Champaign, IL
This painted bronze Humpty Dumpty was installed in 2016 by the Public Art League. Named "Mr. Eggwards," it was produced by Kimber Fiebiger. There are many other versions of these statues around the country including these in Colorado Springs, CO. [map]

Dick Butkus
Champaign, IL
 Harold "Red" Grange
Champaign, IL
This 12-foot-tall, bronze sculpture of Fighting Illini football linebacker Dick Butkus was created by George Lundeen and installed in front of the Smith Football Center in 2019. For more, see this website. [map]

Harold "Red" Grange, also known as the "Galloping Ghost," was a football halfback for the University of Illinois and the Chicago Bears. This 12-foot-tall, bronze statue of Grange was created by George Lundeen and installed in front of west entrance of Memorial Stadium in 2009. [map]

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