Johnny Kaw, Concrete sculpture in Manhattan, United States.
The 24-foot statue depicts a man holding a scythe, constructed with concrete over a steel beam framework in Manhattan City Park.
Kansas State University professor George Filinger created the Johnny Kaw character in 1955 to promote interest in Manhattan's centennial celebration.
The fictional character represents a Kansas settler who shaped local geography, dug the Kansas River Valley, and introduced wheat cultivation to the region.
The statue stands at coordinates 39.1802, -96.5736, offering visitors a reference point within Manhattan City Park for photos and gatherings.
The construction of this monument required $7,000 in 1966, funded entirely through community donations without municipal expenditure.
Location: Kansas
GPS coordinates: 39.18020,-96.57360
Latest update: May 11, 2025 02:42
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