Salem Sue is a large fiberglass Holstein cow sculpture located in New Salem, North Dakota, United States. Salem Sue was built in 1974 for $40,000. The project was sponsored by the New Salem Lions Club in honor of the local dairy farming industry. The statue stands 38 feet high and is 50 feet long. It sits on School Hill near Interstate 94 off exit 127 S and can be viewed for several miles.
Salem Sue was the second giant roadside animal sculpture built in North Dakota.
A road leads up to the base of the statue, where one may view the surrounding terrain for a distance of several miles.
A brochure available at the nearby gas station contains the "Ballad of the Holstein" to the tune of "Joy to the World": To visit Salem Sue and other attractions in New Salem, use our New Salem online itinerary planner.
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Salem Sue reviews
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You can see Sue for a few miles but it is worth the short stop off and drive up the dirt hill to see her. So when you are passing through stop off and say hello.
You can see Sue for a few miles but it is worth the short stop off and drive up the dirt hill to see her. So when you are passing through stop off and say hello. more »
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Definitely a fun attraction to see. Take the few minutes to drive up the hill and then walk up to see her. You'll be glad you did. Simple and fun
Definitely a fun attraction to see. Take the few minutes to drive up the hill and then walk up to see her. You'll be glad you did. Simple and fun more »
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It is a fun and unique diversion on what could be an uneventful section of your drive.
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Hike to the top of the hill behind her for a real nice view of the area.
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