Branson Cross
Branson Cross, view from U.S. Route 65 | |
| Location | Walnut Shade, Branson, Missouri, United States |
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| Coordinates | 36°35′6.95″N 93°13′29.55″W / 36.5852639°N 93.2248750°W |
| Designer | Kerry Brown |
| Material | 1-inch thick plate steel |
| Height | 218 feet (66.45m) |
| Beginning date | August, 2018 |
| Completion date | September, 2018 |
| Opening date | April 21, 2019 |
| Dedicated to | Jesus Christ |
Branson Cross is a large structure in the shape of a cross located in Walnut Shade, Missouri near Branson, Missouri. At 218 feet (66.45m) tall, it is claimed to be the largest cross in North America. The cross is among the ten largest such structures in the world. The Branson Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce held a ceremony in April, 2019 to declare the monument open to the public.