The cattle town of Abilene is embarking on another “world’s largest” tourism project this year focused on honoring one of its most famous residents.
The Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau announced in a press release Thursday, May 2 it plans to construct the world’s largest “I Like Ike” campaign button in honor of former President Dwight D. Eisenhower. A $22,000 Kansas Tourism Attraction Development grant will be used to fund the project along with donations collected from more than 200 sources.
Julie Roller-Weeks with the visitor’s bureau says the inspiration for this project comes on the heels of the success of the new world’s largest belt buckle constructed in Abilene in 2022. This new attraction is being constructed by local artist Jason Lahr of Fluters Creek Metal Works who was responsible for making the massive belt buckle.
Source: KSNT 27 News
