Fortville Pink Elephant
- Admission
- Free
- Hours
- Visible 24/7
- Duration
- 5-15 minutes
- Parking
- Free parking available in the adjacent store lot
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible from the paved parking lot, easily viewable from a vehicle
This giant, bespectacled pink elephant has been welcoming travelers to Fortville since the 1970s. Located outside a local liquor store, the beloved statue frequently wears seasonal outfits and even blows bubbles. It is a quintessential piece of retro Hoosier roadside kitsch.
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Standing proudly along Broadway Street in Fortville, Indiana, this iconic pink fiberglass elephant has been welcoming travelers since the 1970s. Originally purchased to draw attention to a local gas station, the spectacled mammal now promotes a local liquor store.
The larger-than-life statue is hard to miss, sporting a pair of thick black-rimmed glasses and occasionally holding a rotating selection of seasonal accessories. It has become a beloved symbol of the town and a mandatory photo stop for anyone road-tripping through central Indiana.
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roadside attractionVisitor Tips
- ◆ Pull into the parking lot of Elite Beverages for the safest and easiest access to the statue.
- ◆ Have your camera ready for a quick selfie, as this is one of Indiana's most photogenic vintage roadside giants.
- ◆ Check out the elephant's accessories, which local owners sometimes update to reflect holidays or seasons.
Heads Up
- ◆ Be cautious of traffic when pulling in and out of the parking lot, as Broadway Street can get busy.
- ◆ Do not attempt to climb onto the statue or its pedestal, as it is on private commercial property.
Common questions
Where exactly is the Fortville Pink Elephant located?
The statue is located in the front parking lot of the Elite Beverages liquor store at 228 South Main Street in Fortville, Indiana.
Can you take pictures with the pink elephant?
Yes, visitors can pull into the liquor store parking lot to take photos with the statue for free at any time.
What is the pink elephant holding?
The fiberglass statue is wearing black-rimmed eyeglasses and holding a martini glass with an olive in its trunk.