09/08/2026
If you’re from Springfield, you know all about the French Fry Monument.
Turns out its real name is Sun Target II, and it has a much cooler story.
Created by internationally known sculptor John Henry, the piece came to Springfield in 1980 after stops in Chicago, Atlanta, and New York. It was restored in 2019, and once the Art Museum renovation is complete, it’ll return to its original spot in front of the museum.
One of Springfield’s most recognizable landmarks, with a history most people don’t know.