Christ of the Ohio

Christ of the Ohio

Christ of the Ohio is a statue of Jesus Christ in Troy, Indiana. It is located on a Fulton Hill, which overlooks the Ohio River. The statue was commissioned by Dr. Nicholas James and was sculpted by Herbert Jogurst, a German prisoner of war who was held in Kentucky during World War II. The statue is made of a combination on terrazatine dust and concrete to endure harsh weather. The project was completed in 1956.

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Coordinates: 37°59′29″N 86°47′47″W / 37.991411°N 86.796284°W / 37.991411; -86.796284


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