Boll Weevil Monument
The Boll Weevil Monument in downtown Enterprise, Alabama, United States is a prominent landmark and tribute erected by the citizens of Enterprise in 1919 to show their appreciation to an insect, the boll weevil, for its profound influence on the area's agriculture and economy. Hailing the beetle as a "herald of prosperity," it stands as the world's first monument built to honor an agricultural pest.
Boll Weevil Monument | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
The Boll Weevil Monument in Enterprise, Alabama at its original location. A replica now stands in its place to prevent theft and vandalism. | |
| Location | Main and College Sts. Enterprise, Alabama |
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| Coordinates | 31°18′52″N 85°51′14.5″W |
| Built | 1919 |
| Architect | Bama Foundry Co. |
| NRHP reference No. | 73000336 |
| Added to NRHP | April 26, 1973 |
The Monument consists of a statue of a woman holding a pedestal with a boll weevil perched on top.
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