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Casey, IL - Home to Lots of Giant Objects

Casey, Illinois, was established in 1834. However, it wasn't until much later that the town began carving out its own niche as a place that houses comically large items. The town is home to a 56-foot-tall rocking chair and a 32-foot-tall pencil, among other things. If there's ever been a really large object you've wanted to see in person, then we have a feeling you can find it in Casey.

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The attractions were started by a man named Jim Bolin, who wanted to bring in tourists and help the local economy after the Great Recession, and it seems to have worked.