Mothman Statue

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201 4th St
Point Pleasant, WV 25550

Discover the intriguing story behind the creation of the Mothman Statue in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Learn how a retired welder transformed local eyewitness accounts into a monstrous yet captivating sculpture that has become a beloved icon in the town.

Experience the allure of Mothman as visitors from near and far flock to see the imposing statue, which has sparked an annual festival and museum dedicated to this legendary creature. Explore the fascinating history and cultural significance of the Mothman statue in the heart of Point Pleasant.

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Brandye K.
9/12/2025

To Laura F. The review before mine. 3 stars because you didn't do your homework first... and the town is on a grid!! How did you get lost! Personally I'm a Shiny Hiney fan! So may years of...

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Laura F.
8/8/2025

I was traveling down to North Carolina from Ohio. I passed a big green sign that said point Pleasant, West Virginia and went,"hmmmmm I think that's the town that had all the Mothman sightings when...

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Toni M.
7/27/2025

I'm still haunted by the silhouette of The Mothman, but I felt less threatened standing around his motionless statue in Point Pleasant. I'm sure this town would be more pleasant without the local...

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Bruce K.
7/12/2025

The 12-foot-tall statue stands in front of the Mothman Museum and commemorates the legend of this enduring piece of folklore. He was first reported on November 15, 1966, by two couples who saw a...

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Linda M.
9/30/2025

It's a funny way to spend a few minutes. Other visitors seemed inconsiderate, so we didn't get many photos or spend much time here, but glad we stopped to day we saw it.

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