Big John
A towering fiberglass grocery clerk cradling a bag of groceries, Big John was one of several made in the 1960s to promote Big John supermarkets in southern Illinois. The Metropolis figure still stands on East 5th Street.
Where is Big John?
Big John is in Metropolis, Illinois. The pin shows the town, so check the exact spot before you go.
Big John questions
Where is Big John?
Big John is in Metropolis, Illinois. The map pin marks the town, so check the exact spot before you drive. Tap Get directions on this page to open it in Google Maps.
What other giant roadside attractions are near Big John?
The closest on our map are Superman Statue in Metropolis (about 0 miles away as the crow flies), Evansville Giant Santa in Evansville (about 85 miles away as the crow flies), Santa Claus Statue in Santa Claus (about 117 miles away as the crow flies).
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