By Alexis PodgersIf you drive around Grant County, you are guaranteed to see many different Garfield statues that
pay tribute to Jim Davis’s popular cartoon cat. There are 14 different statues that are made of
fibreglass, scattered around Grant County.
Each statue shares the heritage of Garfield and the location where it is.
Fit for Life Garfield
The Fit for Life Garfield statue is in the Matter Park gardens in Marion. With the placement of
the statue, Garfield is in the path of the Mississinewa Riverwalk and downtown Marion.
Firefighter Garfield
The Firefighter Garfield statue is in front of Jonesboro City Hall in Marion. This statue pays
homage to the Jonesboro Fire Department, as they were the first volunteer fire department in
Grant County.
Dr. Garfield
The Dr. Garfield statue is in front of Marion General Hospital in Marion. This statue represents
the doctors and nurses at the hospital who help support the wellbeing of the community.
Bookworm Garfield
The Bookworm Garfield statue is inside of the Marion Public Library in Marion. This statue
represents important parts of Marion’s history, as stated on the books.
Paws for Thought Garfield
The Paws for Thought Garfield statue is in the Garfield Garden at the Community Foundation
Center of Marion. This statue sits on a paw print shaped path to pay homage to the cat and is
accessible through the gates on the side of the garden.
The Garfield Trail is accessible year-round to all citizens and visitors of Grant County. A full list of Garfield statues and locations is available at showmegrantcounty.com.
Emily Lamb