The Great Passion Play Christ of the Ozarks Statue in Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Great Passion Play
935 Passion Play Road, Eureka Springs, Arkansas, 72632
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One of the most visited attractions in the Ozarks, is the magnificent Christ of the Ozarks statue on the grounds of The Great Passion Play complex. It overlooks the picturesque Victorian village of Eureka Springs, Arkansas. The inspiring image of the seven-story statue may be seen from the village's historic district in the valley below.

Visitors from all over the world enjoy inspiring moments in the beautiful setting that surrounds Christ of the Ozarks. Visitors often find themselves staying longer than expected to enjoy the peaceful energy and serene natural beauty that surrounds the towering image of Christ.

Completed and dedicated in 1966, the statue was sculpted by the late Emmet Sullivan, one of the artisans who sculpted Mount Rushmore. As you view the statue, you may want to keep in mind these interesting facts about Christ of the Ozarks.

Every inch of the remarkable sculpture was built by hand. No poured segments were used in the statue's construction.
At an altitude of 1500 feet, the statue is made of 24 layers of white mortar on a steel frame and weighs over two million pounds.
The foundation, which is virtually welded into the rock of the mountain, required 340 tons of concrete interlaced with steel.
During construction, the framework of the statue was completely surrounded by scaffolding. Workers had to build an elevator up the side of the framework in order to reach the statue's higher segments.
Taller than most humans, the hands from wrist to fingertip measure approximately 7 feet. The statue's arm spread from fingertip to fingertip spans 65 feet.