Wallace, Idaho, is the "Center of the Universe"
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According to popular lore, the "Center of the Universe" is located in
Wallace, Idaho. This designation is marked by a manhole cover at the intersection of Bank and Sixth Streets in the town.
Key points about this claim:
Mayor's proclamation:
The mayor of Wallace officially declared the town as the "Center of the Universe" in 2004.
"Theory of Probabilism":
The proclamation was based on the idea that since no one could prove
Wallace wasn't the center, then it must be.
Manhole cover landmark:
The exact "center" is marked by a manhole cover with the words "Center
of the Universe" inscribed on it.
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Center of the Universe, Wallace Idaho - Visit Wallace Idaho
In the heart of Wallace, Idaho you will find the Center of the Universe.
On the corner of Bank and Sixth Street of our Historic Mining town you
will find our landmark location of the slightly off-center manhole cover
that holds the Center of the Universe monument. Here you will find the
Center of the Universe.
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