Big John
A 40-foot plywood miner who has greeted visitors to the Iron Mountain Iron Mine on US 2 since 1962. In 2022 the sign was fully rebuilt and repainted, with a new face modeled on a younger version of the mine's longtime owner.
Where is Big John?
Big John is in Vulcan, Michigan. The pin shows the town, so check the exact spot before you go.
Big John questions
Where is Big John?
Big John is in Vulcan, Michigan. 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.
How big is Big John?
40 ft.
When was Big John built?
Big John dates from 1962.
What other giant roadside attractions are near Big John?
The closest on our map are Big Gus in Ishpeming (about 50 miles away as the crow flies), Hodag Statue in Rhinelander (about 75 miles away as the crow flies), Paul Bunyan (Manistique) in Manistique (about 79 miles away as the crow flies).
Can I add my own photo of Big John?
Yes. Sign in, tap I've been here in the guest book, add the date you visited and your photo. Photos show after a quick review, and the first approved visitor photo can become this page's main picture.
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