Gospodor Monument Park

Gospodor Monument Park is a roadside attraction along Interstate 5 near Toledo, Washington, in the United States. It features four sculptures, collectively known as the Gospodor monuments,[1][2] created in 2002. The tallest, standing at more than 100 feet, commemorates Mother Teresa and features a gold painted wooden statue of Jesus. Next to this monument is one featuring Mother Teresa herself. Another honors victims of The Holocaust and features an eternal electric flame. The park also includes a 100-foot tall monument depicting Chief Seattle to commemorate Native Americans and other indigenous tribes.[3]

The monuments in 2016

After their installation in 2002, the sculptures caused routine traffic jams due to drivers rubbernecking and slowing down. The monuments, along with their night lights, were highly controversial with local residents and Gospodor was prevented from erecting additional sculptures by the county government.[4][5]

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References
  1. Toledanes, Lyxan. "Gospodor monuments along I-5 showing their age, with no restoration plan in place". Tdn.com. Retrieved 2016-07-30.
  2. "Toledo, Washington: Gospodor Monuments". Roadside America. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
  3. Richard, Terry. "I-5 eye catcher: Gospodor Monument at Toledo". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2016-07-30.
  4. Mittge, Brian (December 24, 2002). "Gospodor's monuments continue to affect traffic". The Chronicle. Centralia, Washington. p. A3.
  5. Anderson, Peggy (May 25, 2003). "Safety of motorists towers over debate about man's art". Statesman Journal. Salem, Oregon. Associated Press. p. C9. Retrieved September 11, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.

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