Christ of the Ozarks

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The Christ of the Ozarks Statue stands 67 feet with an arm span of 65 feet. Since 1966, the giant figure has overlooked Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

The seven-story Christ of the Ozarks Statue continues to be one of the most visited attractions in the Ozarks. Standing sixty-seven feet high, the statue overlooks the picturesque Victorian village of Eureka Springs, Arkansas. More than 300,000 people come to view the Christ of the Ozarks Statue each year. The late Emmet Sullivan, who was an apprentice to one of the sculptors of the Mount Rushmore monument, sculpted this majestic statue, completed and dedicated in 1966. It is open to the public without charge. Free parking is located nearby. Interesting facts about the statue include: Every inch and ounce of the statue was built by hand; no segment was poured. The foundation of the statue required 340 tons of concrete Interlaced with steel virtually welded into the rock of Magnetic Mountain. The statue is made of 24 layers of white mortar on a steel frame. It was necessary to build an elevator up the side of the framework, which was completely surrounded by scaffolding during construction. The face is approximately 15 feet in height The hands from wrist to fingertip measure approximately 7 feet. The total weight of the statue is over two million pounds. The arm spread from fingertip to fingertip is 65 feet. The statue is located on Magnetic Mountain at an altitude of 1,500 feet.

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935 Passion Play Rd

72632

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(800) 882-7529

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4.6/5.0 (425 vote(s))

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22/09/2016

Tonight the Christ of the Ozarks will be lit by Randy Sowers "in Honor of Malachi Carrizales who was diagnosed with Leukemia--Prayers appreciated!! And also in loving memory of Esther N. Sowers."

06/08/2016

Tonight the Christ of the Ozarks will be "lit by Jonathan and Sherry Capehart in loving memory of our son, Nicholas Seth Capehart (5/30/98-8/2/15). Nick, your legacy continues to live and your light continues to shine! We love and miss you and can't wait to be reunited with you! We continue to DI4N (Do It For Nick) each and every day!"

23/07/2016

Tonight the Christ of the Ozarks will be lit "in Memory of Luz Rivera. En Memoria de Luz Rivera."

19/07/2016

Tonight the Christ of the Ozarks will be lit by John and Connie Thompson: "In loving memory of our son, Trey Thompson. We love and miss you so much. Always in our hearts."

27/04/2016

Tonight, the Christ of the Ozarks lit by Tammy and Terry Ridgway in memory of Rick Laughlin.

28/12/2015

Tonight, the Christ of the Ozarks will be lit by Crystal Behrens. "It is with love and in remembrance of my father, Carson C. Cole Sr. I miss you so very much but will see you again someday. Love, Crystal." And a special congratulations to Crystal and her fiancee Jim as they are getting married tomorrow.

19/12/2015

The Christ of the Ozarks is being lit by Matt and Kim in memory of Pat Blizzard. And a special congratulations to Matt and Kim as they got married today.

07/12/2015

Thanks to Skeye photography for these beautiful pictures of the Christ of the Ozarks! https://www.facebook.com/skeyephoto

03/12/2015

Throughout the month of December, the Christ of the Ozarks will be lit by Signs and Wonders Ministries in Tulsa Oklahoma - "GLORY TO YESHUA WHO RULES AND REIGNS NOW!"

20/11/2015

Tonight and tomorrow night, the Christ of the Ozarks will be lit by Shirley Williams "in memory of my nephew Allen Summers."

28/11/2014

Tonight, the Christ of the Ozarks will be lit by Mark Timberlake in memory of In memory of Calvin Kejuan Wyckoff (August 7, 1980 - November 22, 2014).

27/03/2014

Christ of the Ozarks in Eureka Springs, Arkansas at Sunset is a beautiful place to be.

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