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Elwood, World's Largest Concrete Gnome

Ames, Iowa
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Size15 ft
TypeGiant people

Elwood is a 15-foot concrete garden gnome weighing about 3,500 pounds, standing at Reiman Gardens on the Iowa State University campus. Visitors pay garden admission to see him, and the garden is open daily in summer.

Where is Elwood, World's Largest Concrete Gnome?

Elwood, World's Largest Concrete Gnome is in Ames, Iowa. The pin shows the town, so check the exact spot before you go.

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Where is Elwood, World's Largest Concrete Gnome?

Elwood, World's Largest Concrete Gnome is in Ames, Iowa. 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 Elwood, World's Largest Concrete Gnome?

15 ft.

What other giant roadside attractions are near Elwood, World's Largest Concrete Gnome?

The closest on our map are Albert the Bull in Audubon (about 70 miles away as the crow flies), World's Largest Popcorn Ball in Sac City (about 76 miles away as the crow flies), Iowa's Largest Frying Pan in Brandon (about 85 miles away as the crow flies).

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