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Weathered George Washington Statue Sparks Local Curiosity

2/16/2026

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In Croaker, Virginia, the statue of George Washington shows significant wear, with the chin crumbling and the cheeks dirty.
The statue's nose appears damaged from frostbite and sunburn.
Cesia Rodriguez, a 32-year-old massage therapist, says the statue looks better than usual.
She notes the absence of wasps that typically nest in the statue's eyes during warmer months.

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Story summary

In Croaker, Virginia, the statue of George Washington shows significant wear, with the chin crumbling and the cheeks dirty.
The statue's nose appears damaged from frostbite and sunburn.
Cesia Rodriguez, a 32-year-old massage therapist, says the statue looks better than usual.
She notes the absence of wasps that typically nest in the statue's eyes during warmer months.