Roadside Wonders

Molly Pitcher Gravesite & Memorial Old Graveyard Carlisle, Pennsylvania submitted by: “wendyvee” wendyvee says: If you follow me on Twitter or Facebook, you might recall that this summer was not a lucky one for me with regard to cameras. In June, my camera was stolen in broad daylight from my motorcycle bag while I was inside a convenience store. So, I returned to using my old Canon until that...

Vulcan Statue Vulcan Park and Museum 1701 Valley View Drive Birmingham, Alabama submitted by “Road Runner″ (Bill) wendyvee says: Okay, I try not to pick favorites because I love all roadside “wonders”.  Yes, I’m partial to Muffler Men; and I’ve shown love for the King Neptune statue in more posts than I care to count … but Bill’s latest find just may be my new favorite! It’s...

Birmingham Lady Liberty Liberty Park Complex Vestavia Hills Birmingham, Alabama submitted by “Road Runner″ (Bill) Bill says: Came across this while driving through Birmingham, Alabama. from the on-site plaque: “A bronze replica, one-fifth the size of the Statue of Liberty, was commissioned by Frank Park Samford as the symbol for the company he founded, Liberty National Life Insurance Company. Created...

“Little Sister of Liberty” Boy Scout Liberty Statue Chimborazo Park Richmond, Virginia submitted by “MikeP” wendyvee says: Mike snagged some photos of the Lady Liberty at Chimborazo Park in Richmond, Virginia! According to the Boy Scouts of America, there are over 200 “Little Sister of Liberty” statues across the United States. The replicas were commissioned and sold in the 1950s...