Four Humpback Whale Sculptures To Become Roadside Display In Panacea
A pod of four humpback whale sculptures, originally created in Tallahassee as a 9/11 memorial, are being relocated to Panacea to become part of a new roadside display at the Gulf Specimen Marine Lab.
Tallahassee Thomasville, FL, October 15, 2026 —
A group of four humpback whale sculptures originally created as a 9/11 memorial in Tallahassee is being relocated to Panacea, where it will become part of a new roadside display at the Gulf Specimen Marine Lab.
The sculptures are described as a pod of whales. The available information does not identify their creator, explain when they were made, or provide details about their original placement in Tallahassee. It also does not specify when the relocation began or when the display is expected to be completed.
The move will place the sculptures at the Gulf Specimen Marine Lab in Panacea, according to the summary of the project. No further information was provided about the design or layout of the roadside display, whether the sculptures will be modified, or how they will be installed at the site.
The sculptures’ original purpose as a memorial to the Sept. 11 attacks is the only background provided about their creation. The available information does not describe how they came to be relocated or who arranged the move. It also does not indicate whether the memorial will include interpretive material or other features at the new location.
The project’s status beyond the stated relocation is not specified. Details such as a schedule, cost, funding source and any planned public opening were not provided. The information available establishes the sculptures’ origin, their destination and their intended role in a new roadside display, but leaves those logistical details unanswered.
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