Oh, James: Garfield Monument, Washington DC
Here's a theory for you: of all the American presidents, the one most like British superspy James Bond is the 20th president, James Garfield.
The One, True Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home (Out Of Many), Dixon, Illinois
Of all the sites that celebrate the Gipper's Illinois years, Dixon deserves bragging rights, for having the one, true Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home. Out of a bunch.
Talking Tariffs Outside KFC: McKinley Park, Chicago
McKinley's statue is across the street from a KFC. But if you think it's weird seeing the President and the Colonel together, well, think again.
Lincoln’s Heart Will Go On: Union Square Park, Springfield
The statue shows Lincoln as he heads to Washington to begin his presidency, though at first glance you might think he's belting out his favorite Celine Dion number,
I Didn’t Know He Was THAT Tall: Lincoln “Railsplitter” Statue, Springfield, Illinois
And if you look at just his torso, you might think of him as a sort of funky 1970's type - give the man a zodiac-related medallion to wear and he'll get that night fever, he knows how to show it.
Alohomora! Washington Monument Square, Chicago
Washington's sword looks like a magic wand. Seriously, doesn't he look like he's about to shout "alohomora!" and unlock the hell out of some doors?
Soldier Lincoln: Dixon, Illinois
It's the only statue depicting the Great Emancipator as a young military man, looking out at the river and trying his damnedest to remember the commands he'll need to lead his men.
Thomas Jefferson is Waiting for a Bus: Jefferson Park Transit Center, Chicago
You just never know who you'll run into on Chicago's L trains, do you?
Rise of the Three-Headed President: Lincoln Landing, Lockport, Illinois
Lots of towns promote events or historic sites connected to the Great Emancipator, but the town of Lockport has outdone them all. Their Lincoln statue has three heads.
George Washington, Yankee Hotel Foxtrot: The Heald Square Monument, Chicago
Attention Jeff Tweedy of Wilco: George Washington is an American aquarium drinker, and he is trying to break your heart.