Salvation Mountain, Religious folk art site in Imperial County, US
The five-story mountain stretches 150 feet wide, constructed from adobe clay, hay bales, donated paint, and reclaimed materials in the Sonoran Desert.
Leonard Knight initiated the construction in 1984, rebuilding it after a 1989 collapse with enhanced materials including adobe mixed with straw for stability.
California Senator Barbara Boxer addressed Congress in 2002, recognizing the site as a national treasure and significant sculpture worthy of international recognition.
The site remains open from sunrise to sunset without entrance fees, welcoming paint donations for maintenance to combat desert weather effects.
Visitors walk a hand-painted yellow path to reach the 50-foot summit, passing through tunnels and caves decorated with biblical messages.
Location: California
Creator: Leonard Knight
Email: bob@salvationmountain.us
Website: http://salvationmountain.us
GPS coordinates: 33.25414,-115.47261
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:18
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