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Christ of the Ozarks

Eureka Springs, Carroll County, Arkansas

 

 Christ of the Ozarks

Christ of the Ozarks


Project originated & initiated by Gerald L.K. Smith
Built by the Elna M. Smith Foundation
Coordinator: Charles F. Robertson
Sculptor: Emmet Sullivan
Associate Sculptor: Adrian Forrette
Engineer: McKinley Weems
Chief Mortar Artist: A.C. McBride
Completed: 1966 A.D.

And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. John 12:32

 Christ of the Ozarks

 Christ of the Ozarks

 Christ of the Ozarks

Actual 10 x 10 section of the Berlin Wall 

 Christ of the Ozarks

This looks like a wonderful old bell, but apparently it is paper mache. 

 Christ of the Ozarks

 Christ of the Ozarks

Gerald L.K. Smith

February 27, 1898 - April 15, 1976

 

Elna M. Robe Smith

May 29, 1898 - May 21, 1981