Chirst of the Ozarks........Jimmy   Author:  42703  Category:(USM Events) Created:(9/29/2004 3:34:00 PM) This post has been Viewed (493 times) I have seen this statue..it is awsome, I highly recommend that if you have the chance to see it that you do:) I pasted this from the offical web site for Christ of the Ozarks,thought someone would find it intersting: One of the most visited attractions in the Ozarks, the magnificent Christ of the Ozarks statue on grounds of The Great Passion Play complex. It overlooks the picturesque Victorian village of Eureka Springs, Arkansas. The inspiring image of the seven-story statue may be seen from the village's historic district in the valley below. Quiet Moments in Mountain Beauty Visitors from all over the world enjoy inspiring moments in the beautiful setting that surrounds Christ of the Ozarks. Visitors often find themselves staying longer than expected to enjoy the peaceful energy and serene natural beauty that surrounds the towering image of Christ. Sculpting the Statue Completed and dedicated in 1966, the statue was sculpted by the late Emmet Sullivan, one of the artisans who sculpted Mount Rushmore. As you view the statue, you may want to keep in mind these interesting facts about Christ of the Ozarks. Every inch of the remarkable sculpture was built by hand. No poured segments were used in the statue's construction. At an altitude of 1500 feet, the statue is made of 24 layers of white mortar on a steel frame and weighs over two million pounds. The foundation, which is virtually welded into the rock of the mountain, required 340 tons of concrete interlaced with steel. During construction, the framework of the statue was completely surrounded by scaffolding. Workers had to build an elevator up the side of the framework in order to reach the statue's higher segments. Taller than most humans, the hands from wrist to fingertip measure approximately 7 feet. The statue's arm spread from fingertip to fingertip spans 65 feet. Thanks for reading and commenting on my post:) You can join Unsolved Mysteries and post your own mysteries or interesting stories for the world to read and respond to Click here Scroll all the way down to read replies. Show all stories by   Author:  42703 ( Click here ) Spring is coming