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World's Largest Ball of Twine (Cawker City)

Cawker City, Kansas
World's Largest Ball of Twine (Cawker City) in Cawker City, Kansas
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Built1953
TypeGiant objects

Farmer Frank Stoeber started winding this sisal twine ball in 1953, and it moved into town under a shelter in 1961. It is still growing: visitors can add their own twine, and the town holds a Twine-a-thon each August.

Where is World's Largest Ball of Twine (Cawker City)?

World's Largest Ball of Twine (Cawker City) is in Cawker City, Kansas. The pin shows the town, so check the exact spot before you go.

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Where is World's Largest Ball of Twine (Cawker City)?

World's Largest Ball of Twine (Cawker City) is in Cawker City, Kansas. 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.

When was World's Largest Ball of Twine (Cawker City) built?

World's Largest Ball of Twine (Cawker City) dates from 1953.

What other giant roadside attractions are near World's Largest Ball of Twine (Cawker City)?

The closest on our map are World's Largest Czech Egg in Wilson (about 47 miles away as the crow flies), World's Largest Porch Swing in Hebron (about 64 miles away as the crow flies), Big Spur in Abilene (about 76 miles away as the crow flies).

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