Look Up and Be Impressed

Christ of the Ozarks is an impressive sculpture of Jesus near Eureka Springs, Arkansas, on the peak of Magnetic Mountain. The statue was designed by sculptor Emmet Sullivan in 1966.  The statue faces west, and sunsets often turn the spread-armed Savior a rosy pink.

Dignity of Earth and Sky was constructed in 2016 by the Missouri River near Chamberlain, South Dakota. It is built of stainless steel and is 50 feet tall. honors the Sioux Nation. It represents the cultural heritage and resilience of the Lakota and Dakota people. The statue depicts a Native American woman holding a quilt, symbolizing the importance of women in Sioux culture.

Our Lady of the Rockies holds the title of the fourth largest statue in the US at 27 meters. It is located in Butte, Montana, and was completed in 1985.This statue is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary as well as to “all women, especially mothers.” Our Lady of the Rockies statue was made of a concrete base and stainless steel. The statue sits at the top of the Continental Divide, peering out over the city of Butte.  It was originally built by Butte resident Bob O'Bill in 1979 dedicated to his wife, who was recovering from cancer. The statue was largely constructed using donations of money, materials, and labor from the local community.

Pegasus and Dragon is a statue located in Hallandale Beach, Florida. It is constructed with bronze and steel. The statue is surrounded by musical fountains featuring 13 musical pieces, 350 fog nozzles, 116 water nozzles, and special LED lighting. The statue can be seen in Gulfstream Park, a racetrack and casino, and is the third-largest in the US. Pegasus, with his wings pulled taut over his muscled shoulders, stamps a mighty hoof down onto the dragon at his feet, crushing the monster in an epic defeat. In the evenings it becomes magical with a light and laser show that includes bursts of colorful water to illuminate the statue. Fog hisses and flames erupt from the mouth of the dragon while music blares from hidden speakers.

The Golden Driller, at 23 meters, stands in Tulsa, Oklahoma, built in 1953.It was designed from a steel frame coated in concrete and plaster. The statue is a representation of the International Petroleum Exposition and is dedicated to the petroleum industry men. The Golden Driller is so large his arm rests on a real oil derrick to help support it.

At 46 meters tall, the Statue of Liberty is the tallest statue in the US. It is located in New York City on Liberty Island. This monument was a give to the US from France. If you count the torch the lady has raised then she is even taller since the height of the statue from the ground to the torch is 93 meters. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated in 1886 with the interior structure designed by the French chemical engineer and architect Gustave Eiffel. Liberty is a popular tourist attraction.

Tuong Phat Quan is among the renowned sculptures of Texas. It was constructed in 1998 and designed by sculptor Mai Chi Kim. The statue is the largest Buddhist statue in the western hemisphere at a height of 22 meters.  Located in the city of Houston, this statue represents Quan Am, the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy, and is a symbol of peace and compassion for the Vietnamese community.  The statue is situated at the Viet Hoa Buddhist Temple, which is a hub for cultural and religious activities.

The United States Marine Corps War Memorial is located in Arlington Ridge Park, Arlington, near Virginia. (pictured above) It was constructed in 1954 by Felix de Weldon, an Australian-born American sculptor. The memorial was inspired by the famous 1945 photo of six Marines raising a US flag atop of Mount Suribachi. The United States Marine Corps War Memorial honors Marines who have died in service. From the memorial there is a stunning view of the Washington, D.C. skyline.

The Vulcan Statue was constructed of cast-iron in 1904 by Italian sculptor Giuseppe Moretti. It stands on Red Mountain in Birmingham, Alabama. Vulcan was the god of fire and forge in Roman mythology. This has become the city icon, reflecting its origins in the iron and steel industry. It was created as Birmingham's entry for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition (1904 World's Fair) in St. Louis, Missouri.