Explore the Description of this artwork, Christ of the Ohio.
The statue depicts Jesus Christ standing with his arms stretched upwards towards the sky. He wears a me'īl. He is barefoot and has a beard. It is made of white portland cement mixed with crushed pink stone. The statue is said to weigh 6,300 pounds (lbs). The statue is placed on top of a pedestal, made of stone from Saint Meinrad and cement, with the following engraving on the front:CHRIST
OF
THE
OHIO
AD
1956
The statue is located on the east side of Troy on the Ohio Riverfront. It resides near a bend in the river and has been used as a beacon for boats since its dedication. It can be seen from Indiana State Road 66. It resides 75 feet above the road.
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