big things in a small town

by Valerie Bromann @ Silly America

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Casey, Illinois is home to twelve official world’s largest things, houses a myriad of other oversized attractions, and takes their slogan of “Big Things in a Small Town” seriously.

Here are 12 of the biggest of the biggest world's largest things in Casey, Illinois.

WIND CHIME

The world’s largest wind chime was the first big thing built in Casey, Illinois.

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GOLF TEE

Let's tee up the next roadside attraction: the world’s largest golf tee at the Casey Country Club.

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PITCHFORK

the World’s Largest Pitchfork at Richards Farm Restaurant is more than ten times the size of a normal sized tool.

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ROCKING CHAIR

The world’s largest rocking chair is one of the biggest things in Casey, Illinois at 56 feet tall by 33 feet wide.

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WOODEN SHOES

Building the World’s Largest Wooden Shoes was quite a feat! Visit these clogs inside Wildflour Bakery and Candy Co.

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MAILBOX

The world’s largest mailbox gets my STAMP of approval. Head up the stairs hidden in the post to find an actual mailbox!

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GAVEL

Other roadside attractions might object, but you can find the official world’s largest gavel in Marshall, Illinois, just outside of Casey.

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TRUCK KEY

The key to driving tourism to Casey is big things, so it is only fitting that they have a big key. 

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BARBER POLE

This real, working pole that’s more than ten times the size of the standard.

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TEETER TOTTER

This interactive roadside attraction is 82 feet long and actually works! 

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GOLF CLUB

You could say that this is an above par attraction. At 45 feet long and 731 pounds, the world’s largest golf club is a hole in one.

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TWIZZLE SPOON

The world’s largest swizzle spoon is 11 feet, 8 inches tall and the perfect accessory if you like your drinks stirred…not shaken.

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There are even MORE big things to see in Casey, Illinois!

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World's Largest Things in Casey, Illinois: Big Things in a Small Town