World’s Largest Spur: Lampasas, Texas sets world record

June 6, 2022

LAMPASAS, Texas, United States--Lampasas is proud to be home of a giant spur; created by artist Wayland Dobbs in Cherokee, it's a steel sculpture with a shank shaped like a lady's leg in a cowgirl boot, it measures 10.33 m (33 ft 10.75 in) tall, 6.44 m (21 ft 1.5 in) long and 2.65 m (8 ft 8.52 in) wide, setting the world record for being the World's Largest Spur, according to the WORLD RECORD ACADEMY.

The World's Largest Spur stands at 35-feet high, 20-feet wide, and was placed on a concrete slab weighing 40,000 pounds. The rowel is at the top of the spurs and is outlined with neon lights at night.

According ot the Atlas Obscura, "the spur was erected in 2016. It weighs about 10,000 pounds and is comprised of steel, copper, and iron. The spur stands at 35-feet high, 20-feet wide, and was placed on a concrete slab weighing 40,000 pounds. The rowel is at the top of the spurs and is outlined with neon lights at night."

"The spur is visible from the road as you drive past. There is a large parking lot (for a cafe and dog grooming) that is easy to pull into. You can park your car easily and get out to take photos."

Spur, Texas

Spur is a city in Dickens County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,318 at the 2010 census, up from 1,088 at the 2000 census. A city council resolution passed July 2014 proclaimed Spur the "nation's first tiny house-friendly town."

On October 9, 2009, Spur celebrated its centennial with the dedication of a monumental sculpture of a spur, created by local welder John Grusendorf. The event, sponsored by the Dickens County Historical Commission, was held at Dyess Park off Texas State Highway 70.

World’s Largest Spur

TESTIMONIALS from Trip Advisor:

"The spur was mentioned on the TV show, The Daytripper, as well as on Roadside America. Just a stop because it is there and unique."

"Can't pass up the chance to see it if you are in the area & have your picture taken! Lampassas needs some billboards to promote it on the highway!"

"I also went to Rusty's gift shop (located in the real estate office behind the spur) where they have a good selection of Texas souvenirs."

"It says it is in the park, but IT IS NOT! It is on the outside edge of the park in the parking lot of a business and there was no sign along the road to draw attention to that fact. The Lampasas Chamber of Commerce is missing a huge opportunity to promote this attraction until they get some catchy signs erected."

" If you’re passing you have to get a picture just to say you’ve been. It’s easy to get to just off the interstate and there is free parking and a deli right next to it."

World’s Largest Spur

Address: 1902 US-281, Lampasas, TX 76550, United States, (512) 556-9090

The GUINNESS WORLD RECORD for the largest spur measures 10.33 m (33 ft 10.75 in) tall, 6.44 m (21 ft 1.5 in) long and 2.65 m (8 ft 8.52 in) wide, achieved by Leah Caruthers and Abe Caruthers (both USA) in Lampasas, Texas, USA, verified on 3 February 2017.

GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS also recognized the world record for the largest rocking horse measures 12.727 m x 4.532 m x 8.203 m (41 ft 9 in x 14 ft 10.4 in x 26 ft 10.9 in ) and was created by Gao Ming (China) in Linyi, Shandong, China, on 7 July 2014.