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Review & FAQ:
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What are Old Ben and the Giant Sycamore Stump?
- Old Ben, the “World's Largest Steer,” and the Giant Sycamore Stump are two unique attractions in the city of Kokomo, Indiana.
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How big was Old Ben?
- At birth, Old Ben weighed 125 pounds in 1902, and when he died in 1910, he weighed between 4,585 and 4,720 pounds.
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Where can Old Ben be found today?
- In 1968, Old Ben was featured in Ripley’s “Believe It or Not” and can now be found in a pavilion within Highland Park.
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What is the Giant Sycamore Stump?
- The Giant Sycamore Stump, also located in the same pavilion, measures fifty-seven feet in diameter.
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How was the Giant Sycamore Stump used in the past?
- The landmark was once used as a massive phone booth.
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Where are Old Ben and the Giant Sycamore Stump located?
- Address: 1402 West Defenbaugh Street, Kokomo, IN 46902, Phone: 765-456-7275

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Watch a baseball game at the Kokomo Municipal Stadium
See Old Ben - World's Largest Steer & Giant Sycamore Stump
Learn about local history at Howard County Historical Society
Admire stunning glass art at Kokomo Opalescent Glass
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