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Atlas Obscura - Latest • Jan. 27, 2026, 11:37 p.m.
Rosie the Riveter Statue in Clarksville, Indiana
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Tucked into the scenic Ohio River waterfront of Clarksville, Indiana, this cheerful tribute to one of America’s most enduring cultural icons invites visitors to become part of the story. The vibrant, full-color statue depicts Rosie the Riveter — arm flexed, bandana tied, and ever-ready with a confident “We Can Do It!” — framed perfectly for selfies with the Louisville skyline glinting across the river.
But this Rosie is more than a replica of a World War II poster. She honors Rose Will Monroe, a real riveter whose life embodied the grit, independence, and can-do spirit that made Rosie a symbol of wartime America.
A young widow with two children, Monroe left rural Kentucky to work on B-24 bombers in Michigan. There, she was filmed promoting war bonds and became one of the figures associated with the Rosie legend.
But this Rosie is more than a replica of a World War II poster. She honors Rose Will Monroe, a real riveter whose life embodied the grit, independence, and can-do spirit that made Rosie a symbol of wartime America.
A young widow with two children, Monroe left rural Kentucky to work on B-24 bombers in Michigan. There, she was filmed promoting war bonds and became one of the figures associated with the Rosie legend.
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