The Garden of Eden in Lucas, Kansas
You’d never expect to find The Garden of Eden in the heart of middle America, but lo and behold, there’s one in Lucas, Kansas.
In 1905, an elderly gentlemen named Samuel Dinsmoor had a house built out of limestone logs and began to create a garden of concrete sculptures with biblical and political messages intertwined throughout.
- Garden of Eden - Dinsmoor
Of course, Adam and Eve are present, with the devil above them.
- Adam & Eve
A figure named “Labor” looks to be crucified while a doctor, lawyer, banker and preacher sit around him.
Labor Crucified at the Garden of Eden
An octopus that symbolizes monopolies tries to encircle the globe and another octopus symbolizing corrupt trust is speared by Lady Liberty.
There is even a 40-foot high mausoleum with a glass sided coffin that displays none other than Mr. Dinsmoor himself.
- Mausoleum
Creative expression is clearly alive and well in the United States of America.
Photos curtesy of Roadside America & Carol Yoho 1999.