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Pioneer Mom and Daughter Roadside Statue

Pennsylvania’s creepiest roadside attraction is a haunting example of roadside kitsch.

Frackville, Pennsylvania

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To most, a pioneer mother in a bonnet, holding a pie with her daughter clutching her dress sounds cute and comforting; but when visitors first lay eyes on the 15-foot statue outside Granny’s Motel in Frackville, Pennsylvania this roadside sculpture is anything but comforting.

The Pioneer Mom statue was created for the Pot-O-Gold Diner in Hamburg but was installed at its current location when the diner closed its doors. Originally green and white, the figures were repainted a “happier” orange and gold in 2007.

While provenance has not been confirmed, the statue is similar in design to other roadside attractions created by accomplished artist Rod Shutt.

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The current location is an operating motel, so please be careful to not disturb the guests. The statue can be viewed and photographed from the parking lot.  

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October 5, 2021

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