April 1, 2008
The world’s largest rocking chair (four stories tall) was erected on this date on old Route 66 at Fanning, MO.
This post was contributed by Ross Malone. A historian and a retired school teacher, Ross has authored many books about Missouri’s history, weird facts, and folk tales. He has also written children’s historical fiction. Visit his website, and buy his books in the Missouri Life store.
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