Uncle Sam billboard, Political billboard near Napavine, United States
The Uncle Sam billboard sits beside Interstate 5 in Washington state, displaying messages through illuminated marquee-style lettering on both sides of the structure. Both sides allow different messages to be shown simultaneously for traffic heading in either direction.
Alfred Hamilton created the billboard in the 1960s after Interstate 5 construction crossed his turkey farm, initially using it to protest government welfare programs. Over the following decades, it evolved into an established landmark with rotating political messages.
The billboard expresses personal political views and reflects shifting social perspectives through messages that spark conversations among passing travelers.
The billboard is at Exit 72 off Interstate 5, about eight miles south of Chehalis, and is easily visible from the highway. The messages are best viewed when driving northbound, though the south-facing side is also readable for southbound travelers.
The billboard survived a 1977 state lawsuit seeking its removal, continuing its tradition of public political commentary. This persistence made it a rare example of sustained activism along a federal interstate highway.
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