Boll Weevil Monument
The Boll Weevil Monument in downtown Enterprise, Alabama, United States, is a prominent landmark and tribute erected by the citizens of Enterprise in 1919 to show their appreciation to an insect, the boll weevil, for its profound influence on the area's agriculture and economy. It goes back to 1919. A drive of 8.3 mi reaches United States Army Aviation Museum.
A landmark inside Enterprise
You can stay in Enterprise
Boll Weevil Monument is inside Enterprise, which has 14 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1919
Boll Weevil Monument dates from 1919. About ↓
Best months: Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec
February, March, April, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 62–79°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
The year’s weather
Each month’s highs and lows around Boll Weevil Monument are below.
Boll Weevil Monument
The Boll Weevil Monument in downtown Enterprise, Alabama, United States, is a prominent landmark and tribute erected by the citizens of Enterprise in 1919 to show their appreciation to an insect, the boll weevil, for its profound influence on the area's agriculture and economy. Hailing the beetle as a "herald of prosperity," it stands as the world's first monument built to honor an agricultural pest.
The Monument consists of a statue of a woman holding a pedestal with a boll weevil perched on top.
- Type
- Landmark
- Established
- 1919
- Elevation
- 354 ft
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1973)
- Wikipedia readers
- 19K a year
Where to base yourself for Boll Weevil Monument
Close by, places to stay are in Enterprise (14) and Daleville (7).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Boll Weevil Monument | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | in town | — | 14 9 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 31,211 | $203K | D |
| Daleville | 9 mi east | 15 min | 7 5 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 4,971 | $126K | C− |
| Ozark | 16 mi northeast | 25 min | 12 6 hotels · 3 motels · 3 RV parks | 14,269 | $149K | D |
| Dothan | 27 mi east | 40 min | 46 34 hotels · 6 motels · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 72,060 | $194K | D |
| Fort Novosel | 8 mi east | 15 min | 2 2 hotels | — | — | — |
| Elba | 15 mi northwest | 25 min | 2 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 3,408 | $115K | D |
| Opp | 24 mi west | 35 min | 5 3 hotels · 1 motel · 1 RV park | 6,738 | $116K | C− |
| Geneva | 19 mi south | 30 min | 2 2 motels | 4,307 | $101K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
After Boll Weevil Monument
These well-known sights sit within 68 miles.
38 mi CaveVortex Spring
18 mi MuseumUnited States Army Aviation Museum
50 mi CaveFlorida Caverns State Park
35 mi City parkFlorala City Park
47 mi MuseumFendall Hall
37 mi MuseumThree Notch Museum
61 mi MuseumBaker Block Museum
67 mi MuseumHeritage Museum of Northwest FloridaPhoto credits
Vortex Spring: Paul Clark. Edited slightly by Daniel Case prior to upload, CC BY 2.0 · United States Army Aviation Museum: James Emery from Douglasville, United States, CC BY 2.0 · Florida Caverns State Park: Tim Ross, Public domain · Florala City Park: Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fendall Hall: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · Three Notch Museum: Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Baker Block Museum: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Boll Weevil Monument in questions
Is Boll Weevil Monument in Enterprise?
Yes. It’s inside Enterprise, AL.
When is the best time to visit Boll Weevil Monument?
February, March, April, October, November and December, with highs of 62–79°.
What is the closest airport to Boll Weevil Monument?
Dothan Regional (DHN), about 24 miles away. The nearest big hub is Pensacola (PNS), about 98 miles.
Where should I stay near Boll Weevil Monument?
Enterprise (in town, 14 places to stay), Daleville (9 mi, 7 places to stay) and Ozark (16 mi, 12 places to stay).
Enterprise has the answers
Questions and tips go in Enterprise’s Town Square.
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