The world’s largest Statue of Holstein Friesian Cow
From towering fruits to colossal sculptures, the world’s largest food crop and livestock attractions captivate visitors with their impressive size and cultural significance. These monuments celebrate various crops’ rich heritage and economic importance across different regions.
Salem Sue, the World’s Largest Holstein Cow, stands prominently above Interstate 94 near New Salem, North Dakota. Erected in 1974 by the New Salem Lions Club to promote local Holstein herds, this 38-foot-tall, 50-foot-long fiberglass sculpture quickly became a popular roadside attraction. Inspired by the success of the World’s Largest Buffalo in Jamestown, North Dakota, Salem Sue was built to honor area dairy farmers and their high-quality milk production. The statue, visible from five miles away, cost around $40,000 to build and was funded by local dairymen, farmers, and businesses.
Constructed by Sculpture Manufacturing Co. of LaCrosse, Wisconsin, and directed by artist Dave Oswald, Salem Sue highlights the agricultural heritage of the region. She serves not only as a promotional tool for local dairy farming but also as an educational symbol, teaching visitors about animal husbandry and rural life.