Bigger is not always better, but when you visit Casey, you might find yourself becoming enamored with many everyday items that are larger than life, including the world’s largest mailbox in Illinois. This little town has tons of “world’s biggest” things, and one of its most charming is the World’s Largest Mailbox. Take a look at this quirky attraction:
The little town of Casey needed a boost awhile back, and businessman Jim Bolin had the brilliant idea to get the town into the Guinness Book of World Records by creating several “World’s Biggest” items around town.
urbanguy/Tripadvisor One of the most charming projects was the World’s Largest Mailbox, which was completed in 2015.
The record-breaking mailbox measures 5,743.41 cubic feet, and it’s designed to look exactly like a regulation, residential mailbox.
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Visitors can climb the stairs inside the hollow support post to stand inside the mailbox itself.
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The interior is plenty roomy, and you can even mail a letter while you’re here!
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The views from the front of the mailbox aren’t bad either - you can get a glimpse of the little town below from inside.
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Tourists come from all over the world to climb up into the World’s Largest Mailbox and wave at bystanders below.
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The mailbox is just one of several ordinary items that have been created in gigantic, record-breaking sizes. Just across the street from the mailbox, you’ll find the World’s Largest Bird Cage.
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The World’s Largest Pencil is made of real wood and measures 32.5 feet long…
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…the World’s Largest Rocking Chair is 56 feet and 1 inch tall and weighs 46,200 pounds…
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…and the World’s Largest Clogs, which were hand-carved, measure 11 feet 5 inches long by 5 feet 10 inches wide, and stand 4 feet 10 inches tall.
peter garcia/Google Other items around town that are billed as the “World’s Largest” include knitting needles, a golf tee, a pitchfork, and wind chimes, but the mailbox is the item that is the most functional, since it can accept mail.
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One of the most charming projects was the World’s Largest Mailbox, which was completed in 2015.
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Other items around town that are billed as the “World’s Largest” include knitting needles, a golf tee, a pitchfork, and wind chimes, but the mailbox is the item that is the most functional, since it can accept mail.
Illinois is home to lots of “world’s biggest” things! Check out our list of 10 larger than life attractions every Illinoisan needs to see.
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World’s largest mailbox in Illinois June 07, 2022 Sarah M. What are some other “world’s largest” records in Illinois? In addition to the numerous record breakers in Casey, including the world’s largest mailbox in Illinois, the Land of Lincoln is home to several other superlative superstars of the bigger-is-better variety. Over in Alton, Illinois, you’ll find a statue of the world’s tallest man in Illinois. Robert Pershing Waldo was born in 1918 in Alton, Illinois and, to this day, is still the tallest man ever born. At the time of his death he weighed 490 pounds and stood at 8'11"! In Collinsville, Illinois, you’ll find the world’s largest ketchup bottle. This Collinsville water tower does much more than hydrate the town. At 170 feet tall, it draws attention from miles away and is a well-known landmark off Route 159. In the Windy City, there is the world’s largest Tiffany dome. Depicting the signs of the zodiac in fish scale-shaped Tiffany Favrile glass, the dome is 38 feet in diameter. The stained-glass masterpiece is at the Chicago Cultural Center. Finally, in Lincoln, there is the iconic “World’s Largest Railsplitter Covered Wagon.” With a total height of 24 feet, this statue attracts the attention of anyone who drives by. Just off Route 66, it depicts Abraham Lincoln reading while sitting in the front seat of the wagon.
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World’s largest mailbox in Illinois
June 07, 2022
Sarah M.
What are some other “world’s largest” records in Illinois? In addition to the numerous record breakers in Casey, including the world’s largest mailbox in Illinois, the Land of Lincoln is home to several other superlative superstars of the bigger-is-better variety. Over in Alton, Illinois, you’ll find a statue of the world’s tallest man in Illinois. Robert Pershing Waldo was born in 1918 in Alton, Illinois and, to this day, is still the tallest man ever born. At the time of his death he weighed 490 pounds and stood at 8'11"! In Collinsville, Illinois, you’ll find the world’s largest ketchup bottle. This Collinsville water tower does much more than hydrate the town. At 170 feet tall, it draws attention from miles away and is a well-known landmark off Route 159. In the Windy City, there is the world’s largest Tiffany dome. Depicting the signs of the zodiac in fish scale-shaped Tiffany Favrile glass, the dome is 38 feet in diameter. The stained-glass masterpiece is at the Chicago Cultural Center. Finally, in Lincoln, there is the iconic “World’s Largest Railsplitter Covered Wagon.” With a total height of 24 feet, this statue attracts the attention of anyone who drives by. Just off Route 66, it depicts Abraham Lincoln reading while sitting in the front seat of the wagon.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
In addition to the numerous record breakers in Casey, including the world’s largest mailbox in Illinois, the Land of Lincoln is home to several other superlative superstars of the bigger-is-better variety. Over in Alton, Illinois, you’ll find a statue of the world’s tallest man in Illinois. Robert Pershing Waldo was born in 1918 in Alton, Illinois and, to this day, is still the tallest man ever born. At the time of his death he weighed 490 pounds and stood at 8'11"! In Collinsville, Illinois, you’ll find the world’s largest ketchup bottle. This Collinsville water tower does much more than hydrate the town. At 170 feet tall, it draws attention from miles away and is a well-known landmark off Route 159. In the Windy City, there is the world’s largest Tiffany dome. Depicting the signs of the zodiac in fish scale-shaped Tiffany Favrile glass, the dome is 38 feet in diameter. The stained-glass masterpiece is at the Chicago Cultural Center. Finally, in Lincoln, there is the iconic “World’s Largest Railsplitter Covered Wagon.” With a total height of 24 feet, this statue attracts the attention of anyone who drives by. Just off Route 66, it depicts Abraham Lincoln reading while sitting in the front seat of the wagon.
