Why is There a Literal Giant Fork in the Middle of This Kentucky Road?

You know you are in Kentucky when the fork in the road is an actual fork!

Kentucky is full of fun attractions. Whether it be museums, theme parks, sports venues, historical locations, or being out on a beautiful lake, Kentucky has a lot to offer residents and guests alike. We all have our favorite attractions to visit in the state. Then, there are some things that you'll find along the side of the road in Kentucky that are just downright odd. Case in point, what we are about to discuss.

You have heard the old expression "a fork in the road. The term, "a fork in the road" means a point in life where a significant decision needs to be made, where there is a choice you must make between two different paths that could result in different outcomes. It's similar to how a road physically splits into two directions at a fork; it's essentially a metaphor for a crucial juncture requiring a choice. Now, in the case of Franklin, Kentucky, a fork in the road is a literal expression.

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There's a Literal Giant Fork in the Middle of This Kentucky Road

If you find yourself traveling along Uhls Road off State Route 1434 in Franklin, Kentucky, you will surely notice something a little odd. Something that would be very hard to miss. A  21-foot-tall stainless steel eating utensil rising above the rural landscape. The 680-pound fork is a literal fork in the road!

The Fork in the Road was constructed and installed in 2018 by Franklin-Simpson High School’s senior welding students under the guidance of their teacher, Jeremy Loveall, according to Kentucky Living. The fork is not the only utensil seemingly growing out of Simpson County soil. There’s a 1,000-pound, 24-foot-tall butter knife—in fact, the world’s largest. Officially named The Cutting Edge, this knife was built by the welding class in 2021 and became the first piece of art installed in Franklin’s Blackjack Sculpture Park. Speaking of Sculpture Park, you can take a look at it in the video below:

Now, I know what you're thinking..."Where's the giant spoon?!"

As of this writing, no giant spoon is "on the table" in Franklin. However, according to the article on Kentucky Living, you shouldn't rule one out in the future. Regardless, if you are ever in the Franklin area, making a trip to see these awesome sculptures created by high school welding students is something you won't regret. They are most certainly Insta-worthy!