Here’s The Story Behind The Hippie Paul Bunyan Statue In New York
By Lisa Sammons|Published March 03, 2022
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Lisa Sammons
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Lisa loves animals and has dogs, rats, cats, guinea pigs, and snakes. She is passionate about animal rescue and live music - traveling across the country to see a favorite band is a pretty regular occurrence! Being out hiking in the woods enjoying the scenery with her beloved dogs is another favorite hobby, and also checking out the Pokemon Go scene in whatever city she happens to be in at any given time (coffee and dog leash in hand). You can reach Lisa at lsammons@onlyinyourstate.com
Paul Bunyan is an important character in American mythology. His birthplace is debated, but it’s generally thought to be a mid-western state, likely Minnesota, Michigan, or Wisconsin. So if you’re driving through the Empire State, you may be surprised to see a giant hippie Paul Bunyan statue in New York. The history of this unique statue is as interesting as its appearance.