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Jumbo the Elephant

St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada
Jumbo the Elephant in St. Thomas, Ontario
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Built1985
TypeGiant animals

The famous circus elephant Jumbo was killed by a train in St. Thomas in 1885, and a century later the city put up this life-size concrete likeness. Sculptor Winston Bronnum's statue weighs about 138 tons.

Where is Jumbo the Elephant?

Jumbo the Elephant is in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada. GPS: 42.77893, -81.20840.

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Where is Jumbo the Elephant?

Jumbo the Elephant is in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada. Its GPS position is 42.77893, -81.20840. Tap Get directions on this page to open it in Google Maps.

When was Jumbo the Elephant built?

Jumbo the Elephant dates from 1985.

What other giant roadside attractions are near Jumbo the Elephant?

The closest on our map are World's Largest Pizza Cutter in Harborcreek (about 77 miles away as the crow flies), Free Stamp in Cleveland (about 92 miles away as the crow flies), The Spirit of Detroit in Detroit (about 98 miles away as the crow flies).

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