Home of Jim Davis, the creator of Garfield, Grant County has a unique statue trail that is fun for the whole family. The Indiana Garfield Trail features 14 one-of-a-kind depictions of everyone’s favorite lasagna-loving cartoon cat you’ve got to see.
Grab your camera and fill the tank with gas for an epic adventure of history and fun. Check it out:
With a drive time of about two hours and twenty minutes, the Indiana Garfield Trail takes you on a tour of Marion, Indiana and the surrounding area. You’ll get to visit several libraries, parks, museums, a hospital, a school, and a couple city halls. It all culminates with a stop at an iconic drive-in restaurant.
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- Paws For Thought
Facebook/Community Foundation of Grant County, Indiana, Inc. This statue is situated outside the Community Foundation of Grant County and depicts Garfield taking a moment to think or meditate. If you ask the staff, they will open the gates, and you can can join him.
Address: 505 West 3rd Street, Marion, IN 46952
- Bookworm Garfield
Facebook/Marion Public Library Just inside the Marion Public Library, this Garfield Trail continues with the ol’ cartoon cat leaning on some books. The library is open Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., as well as Sunday between 1 a.m. 4 p.m.
Address: 1963, 600 South Washington Street, Marion, IN 46953
- Speedking
Facebook/Town of Swayzee, Indiana Located near Swayzee Elementary School and Alumni Park, this statue depicts Garfield as a basketball player. He looks like he just won the game.
Address: 405 South Washington Street, Swayzee, IN 46986
- College Bound
Facebook/Grant County Indiana Visitors Bureau This statue of Garfield is ready to go learn something new and make the world a better place. Located at the Sweetser Switch Trail and Depot, it is an excellent roadside attraction for photos.
Address: 113 North Main Street, Swayzee, IN 46986
- Dr. Garfield
Facebook/Marion General Hospital MGH - Indiana Greeting patients and staff as they come in each day, this Garfield statue welcomes people with a wave and reassuring smile as they come into the Marion General Hospital.
Address: 441 North Wabash Avenue, Marion, IN 46952
- Fit For Life Garfield
Google/Lewis L Nestled within the Matter Park Gardens, this vibrant Garfield reminds you to get active. Though typically known as a lazy tabby, this statue shows Davis’ cartoon as an active cat.
Address: 1899 North Matter Park Road, Marion, IN 46952
- Duffer Garfield
Facebook/Arbor Trace Golf Club Only available for viewing April through November, this golf-themed statue is located at the Arbor Trace Golf Clubhouse. Check it out during daylight hours whether or not you play a few holes.
Address: 2500 East 550 North, Marion, IN 46952
- Worldly Garfield
Google/Arthur Kirk Next, this Garfield Trail will take you to the Van Buren Public Library where you’ll find this orange, cartoon cat standing atop a pile books and holding a globe in one hand and popcorn in the other. He is wearing an Aces jersey and looks like a student.
Address: 115 South 1st Street, Van Buren, IN 46991
- Gone Fishin'
Facebook/Grant County Indiana Visitors Bureau Right in front of the Mathews Town Hall is another adorable statue of Garfield you won’t want to pass up. True to the heritage of this area, he is depicted as ready to go get some fish.
Address: 816 Wisconsin Avenue, Fairmount, IN 46928
- Cool Cat
Facebook/Fairmount Historical Museum Dressed like James Dean, this cartoon statue is one of the most iconic parts of the Indiana Garfield Trail. It is located outside of the Fairmount Historical Museum for all to see.
Address: 203 East Washington Street, Fairmount, IN 46928
- Firefighter
Facebook/City of Jonesboro, Indiana Standing guard in front of Jonesboro City Hall, this firefighter Garfield is equipped with a hose and helmet.
Address: 414 South Main Street, Jonesboro, IN 46938-1115
- Glass Blower
This Garfield is located right in front of the Gas City-Mill Township Public Library. At this time, though, they do not include any photos of this Garfield Trail spot online. If you have a shot of this neat statue, we’d love for you to share it with us in the comments below or on Facebook.
Address: 135 East Main Street, Gas City, IN 46933
- British Garfield
Facebook/Payne’s Restaurant Located outside of Payne’s Restaurant is a Garfield dressed like a British guard. Get photos with him and then head inside for the best fish and chips this side of the pond. Learn more about this fabulous eatery here.
Address: 4925 South Kay Bee Drive, Gas City, IN 46933
- Scream For Ice Cream
Google/Diana Holmberg In front of Ivanhoe’s Drive-In is the final stop on the Garfield Trail. After you’ve seen all these statues, enjoyed some history, and had a meal at Payne’s, you might be ready for some dessert at this iconic spot.
Address: 979 South Main Street, Upland, IN 46989
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Facebook/Community Foundation of Grant County, Indiana, Inc.
This statue is situated outside the Community Foundation of Grant County and depicts Garfield taking a moment to think or meditate. If you ask the staff, they will open the gates, and you can can join him.
Address: 505 West 3rd Street, Marion, IN 46952
Facebook/Marion Public Library
Just inside the Marion Public Library, this Garfield Trail continues with the ol’ cartoon cat leaning on some books. The library is open Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., as well as Sunday between 1 a.m. 4 p.m.
Address: 1963, 600 South Washington Street, Marion, IN 46953
Facebook/Town of Swayzee, Indiana
Located near Swayzee Elementary School and Alumni Park, this statue depicts Garfield as a basketball player. He looks like he just won the game.
Address: 405 South Washington Street, Swayzee, IN 46986
Facebook/Grant County Indiana Visitors Bureau
This statue of Garfield is ready to go learn something new and make the world a better place. Located at the Sweetser Switch Trail and Depot, it is an excellent roadside attraction for photos.
Address: 113 North Main Street, Swayzee, IN 46986
Facebook/Marion General Hospital MGH - Indiana
Greeting patients and staff as they come in each day, this Garfield statue welcomes people with a wave and reassuring smile as they come into the Marion General Hospital.
Address: 441 North Wabash Avenue, Marion, IN 46952
Google/Lewis L
Nestled within the Matter Park Gardens, this vibrant Garfield reminds you to get active. Though typically known as a lazy tabby, this statue shows Davis’ cartoon as an active cat.
Address: 1899 North Matter Park Road, Marion, IN 46952
Facebook/Arbor Trace Golf Club
Only available for viewing April through November, this golf-themed statue is located at the Arbor Trace Golf Clubhouse. Check it out during daylight hours whether or not you play a few holes.
Address: 2500 East 550 North, Marion, IN 46952
Google/Arthur Kirk
Next, this Garfield Trail will take you to the Van Buren Public Library where you’ll find this orange, cartoon cat standing atop a pile books and holding a globe in one hand and popcorn in the other. He is wearing an Aces jersey and looks like a student.
Address: 115 South 1st Street, Van Buren, IN 46991
Right in front of the Mathews Town Hall is another adorable statue of Garfield you won’t want to pass up. True to the heritage of this area, he is depicted as ready to go get some fish.
Address: 816 Wisconsin Avenue, Fairmount, IN 46928
Facebook/Fairmount Historical Museum
Dressed like James Dean, this cartoon statue is one of the most iconic parts of the Indiana Garfield Trail. It is located outside of the Fairmount Historical Museum for all to see.
Address: 203 East Washington Street, Fairmount, IN 46928
Facebook/City of Jonesboro, Indiana
Standing guard in front of Jonesboro City Hall, this firefighter Garfield is equipped with a hose and helmet.
Address: 414 South Main Street, Jonesboro, IN 46938-1115
- Glass Blower
This Garfield is located right in front of the Gas City-Mill Township Public Library. At this time, though, they do not include any photos of this Garfield Trail spot online. If you have a shot of this neat statue, we’d love for you to share it with us in the comments below or on Facebook.
Address: 135 East Main Street, Gas City, IN 46933
Facebook/Payne’s Restaurant
Located outside of Payne’s Restaurant is a Garfield dressed like a British guard. Get photos with him and then head inside for the best fish and chips this side of the pond. Learn more about this fabulous eatery here.
Address: 4925 South Kay Bee Drive, Gas City, IN 46933
Google/Diana Holmberg
In front of Ivanhoe’s Drive-In is the final stop on the Garfield Trail. After you’ve seen all these statues, enjoyed some history, and had a meal at Payne’s, you might be ready for some dessert at this iconic spot.
Address: 979 South Main Street, Upland, IN 46989
If you’ve ever toured this Garfield trail, we’d love to hear from you. Please share your experiences and photos with us below in the comments.
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