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Cross in the Woods

Indian River, Michigan
Cross in the Woods in Indian River, Michigan
Photo: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Size55 ft
TypeGiant people

A 55-foot cross holding a 28-foot bronze figure of Jesus by sculptor Marshall Fredericks, at a Catholic shrine in the woods near Indian River. The cross went up in 1954, the figure was added in 1959, and it became a national shrine in 2006.

Where is Cross in the Woods?

Cross in the Woods is in Indian River, Michigan. The pin shows the town, so check the exact spot before you go.

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Where is Cross in the Woods?

Cross in the Woods is in Indian River, 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 Cross in the Woods?

55 ft.

What other giant roadside attractions are near Cross in the Woods?

The closest on our map are Wienerlicious Giant Hot Dog in Mackinaw City (about 26 miles away as the crow flies), Kaiser Paul in Alpena (about 62 miles away as the crow flies), Former World's Largest Cherry Pie Pan in Traverse City (about 66 miles away as the crow flies).

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