About the JC Statues! Each JC statue tells a story celebrating the history, culture, and joy of our community. This project is a true collaboration, brought to life through the passion and hard work of local artists, generous sponsors, and the support of the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission (KCAIC) through the Kansas Department of Commerce. We hope these statues spark pride and connection for all who explore Downtown Junction City.
Take your time visiting each statue, shop small, and stay connected.
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Main Street JC Statues dot the downtown district of Junction City to tell the story of Geary County. Come explore and collect them all. Cross them off your list one by one as you take your stroll. They were unveiled in this order:
- Veterans
Sponsored by: City of Junction City - Agriculture and Ranching
Sponsored by: Hillside Investment Group - Cultural Diversity
Sponsored by: Michelin - 9th Street District
Sponsored by: Kevin Wilmont, Richard Pinaire, NAACP and the Black History Trail of Geary County - The Origin of Junction City
Sponsored by: Central National Bank - Blue Jays and Rams Come Together
Sponsored by: Grace Litchenstein and Lyla Hayden - Geary County Outdoors
Sponsored by: Geary County Convention & Visitors Bureau - Big Red One
Sponsored by: Society of the 1st Infantry Division - The Arts
Sponsored by: C.L. Hoover Opera House, Junction City Little Theater, Junction City Little Theater Foundation, Junction City Arts Council and Junction City Community Band - Railroad and Cattle Drive
Sponsored by: Union Pacific
How were these funded?
These statues are part of a community art initiative led by Junction City Main Street, a nonprofit dedicated to revitalizing downtown. Each piece was made possible through the creativity of local artists, the generosity of sponsors, and support from the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission (KCAIC) grant which is under the Kansas Department of Commerce. With the exception of the Veterans Statue in Heritage Park, no city or county tax dollars were used to fund this project.
