World's Largest Buffalo

Submitting an entry can be done 1 of 3 ways.

1.Fill out an online form by clicking here or the "enter your name here button"

2. Email us at NameThatBuffalo
@tourjamestown.com

3. Mail in an entry to the following location:

Buffalo City Tourism P.O. Box 917 Jamestown, ND 58402

Please include the following with your submissions:

Still have questions? Give us a call at
701-251-9145
Or our toll free number
800-222-4766

*Please note we will not take any submissions over the phone

The year the Buffalo was built:

1959

The Buffalo dimensions:

Height: 26 feet
Width: 14 feet
Length: 46 feet
Weight: 60 tons

Was sculpted by:

Elmer Petersen

Cost:

$8,500

Was made with:

8" steel beaming
3/8" reinforcing rod
1/4" wire mesh
3" gunite (sprayed cement)

Join us on:

The World’s Largest Buffalo has been standing watch over Jamestown, ND for 50 years. Now you can be part of the next chapter of his history by helping to give him a name.

Buffalo City Tourism is sponsoring a naming contest beginning March 1, 2010 and ending April 15th.

World's Largest Buffalo

His Fame Is The World’s Largest Buffalo
His Name Is ??


The person who submits the winning name will receive a $1,000 cash prize!!!

The winning name will be announced this summer and a name dedication event will be held to celebrate his 50th Birthday. The winning entry will receive a large cash award for their submission.

Buffalo City Tourism