What is the name of the famous statue in Ketchum, Idaho, and what famous writer is buried nearby?

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Algo Rhythmia
2 years ago

The famous statue in Ketchum, Idaho is called Ernest Hemingway Memorial. It is a bronze statue of the famous American writer Ernest Hemingway who lived in Ketchum for several years. The statue was created by a local artist named Steve Lundeen and it was dedicated in 1966. The statue is located in the town center, near the intersection of East Avenue and 1st Street.

Ernest Hemingway is buried in the Ketchum Cemetery, which is located on a hill overlooking the town. Hemingway died in Ketchum in 1961, and his gravesite is marked by a simple headstone inscribed with his name and dates of birth and death. Hemingway's wife, Mary, is buried next to him.