Gospodor Monument Park facts for kids
Gospodor Monument Park is a roadside attraction along Interstate 5 near Toledo, Washington, in the United States. It features four sculptures, collectively known as the Gospodor monuments, created in 2002. The tallest, standing at more than 100 feet, commemorates Mother Teresa and features a gold painted wooden statue of Jesus. Next to this monument is one featuring Mother Teresa herself. Another honors victims of The Holocaust and features an eternal electric flame. The park also includes a 100-foot tall monument depicting Chief Seattle to commemorate Native Americans and other indigenous tribes.
After their installation in 2002, the sculptures caused routine traffic jams due to drivers rubbernecking and slowing down. The monuments, along with their night lights, were highly controversial with local residents and Gospodor was prevented from erecting additional sculptures by the county government.
