Spooner's Frozen Custard Brightens Eureka's Skyline

Move over, Collinsville, IL, with the world's largest 'catsup' bottle. There's a new waffle cone in town, at least in Eureka.

received a new, huge fiberglass cone to erect Tuesday to add to their signage on the hill, after months of waiting for the custom-made piece to be created.

Owner Julie Witherspoon said the new waffle cone came from a company in Wisconsin. "The cone was ordered in May, and it was modeled after photos of our product that we sent them. They first made a custom mold and then developed the rest, eventually using our bright colors to finish it off."

As far as Witherspoon knows, it's the first waffle cone to be used in the United States as a roadside attraction. She said Andy's Frozen Custard in Joplin, MO, has a cake cone icon with their signage.

"We bake our own waffle cones right here, so that seemed like the best way for us to go," she said.

"Now there should be no doubt what we do up on this hill. We're really happy to have something very visible, and a sign that may help people remember Eureka."

Although people from all over the world don't seem to have trouble finding Spooner's. A map on the building's outside wall enables visitors to mark their countries and residences. Last month, a few visitors from Australia and New Zealand dropped by the frozen custard business, and of course, added their presence to the map.