This is one of the most iconic if not THE most iconic sign in Charleston! Every holiday is captured by the Coburg Cow... Quite the wardrobe and decor this cow has! Want to know how serious a storm is? This cow don't fly through the sky... She gets taken down as to keep protected if the weather is bad. When the cow is down, it's serious business... A hurricane IS coming! read more

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The Coburg Cow is the unofficial mascot of Weat Ashley! The Coburg Cow still stands even though the Coburg Dairy is no longer there. Several storms have knocked her down or knocked her bottle of milk off the stand, but you can still find her dressed up for every holiday, including St. Patrick's Day and Christmas! read more

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Who doesn't love a magical cow dancing in the sky above the gridlocked traffic below. Not only does this cow statue spin, she also gets a makeover for the holidays. It's also a good indicator an approaching storm is worth storming the grocery for milk and bread because if things are looking glum, they take her down for safe keeping... or maybe for the safety of the passengers below. I imagine that would have had to have happened at one point in order for them to always take it down now when the weather gets rough. Can you imagine a giant cow landing on your windshield?!? read more

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We love watching what the cows are wearing next! They decorate the cow, give her eggnog or chocolate milk and sometimes a calf enjoys standing next to her! They also say if you ever hear a hurricane is nearing and they take the cows down, it's probably in your best interest to leave town. We love this local spectical! read more

We saw this cute little cow on our travels up and down Savanna Hwy while visiting the area. I was hoping it was an ice cream shop but saw the cute write ups about the endearing cow with changing appearances with the seasons. The stand wasn't rotating when we went but I like the idea of the local favorite and how it remains even thought the dairy moved to North Charleston. read more

It's the pleasure I derive from watching weather when the environment is a bit off balance and lightning strikes find their place that I think this thought. Couple that with a fondness of Mary Shelly, and with each stopped moment where Bessie is in sight, I'm envisioning scenarios. Erected in 1959, this lifesized Charleston landmark thankfully has not been thru any severe storms of which I speak and beyond. Taken down and stored in safe keeping for Hurricane Hugo and Florence, this beloved bovines only predator is of the human kind. Apparently, on occasion, some genius's with the brains of a dehydrated BB, either attempt to mount her or swing from her tail. (A special thank you to the fine people of Coburg that invest in Bessies upkeep and repairs. They do not have to do it) It's at this moment that I daydream at the traffic light. Bessie comes to life through a lightning strike of high electrical current, pulling her hoofs from the cabled mourings. Turning to peer deeply into the eyes of the unwelcome rider and roughly bull riding the offender down Savannah Highway and a rear kick into the river. read more

The Coburg Cow may as well be the unofficial mascot of West Ashley. The Coburg Cow still stands even though the Coburg Dairy, which used to be down the road, is long closed. Over the years, many college students have been dared to "ride" the cow, and her poor tail has chipped off. Several storms have knocked her down or knocked her bottle of milk off the stand, but you can still find her dressing up for Halloween and the Christmas holidays. No matter how badly traffic is backed up on Savannah Hwy, when you see the Coburg Cow, you just can't help but smile. read more

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Coburg Cow (Bessie) is a treasured icon of Charleston in West Ashley. It's also like our local weather predictor for us; when the cow comes down it means we are about to have some rough weather, and once it's back up we know it's all clear. Bessie is the mascot for Coburg Dairy and she sits upon her spinning pedestal with jug of milk that change from homogenized to chocolate to 2% to egg nog to so on. read more

Love the Coburg Cow--and her holiday-themed accessories and milk/eggnog bottle. The sign was installed in 1959, with many kids in the 60s and 70s riding the cow as tradition. In 1989, Hugo destroyed the sign, but it was rebuilt in the 90s. Coburg Dairy moved from West Ashley to North Charleston in the 1990s and the company later changed its name to Borden Dairy in 2011. While there is no dairy nearby anymore, Borden maintains the Coburg sign. read more

What can i say?!? It's the Coburg Cow! He is working these days, too. If you don't know what I am talking about, you need to visit. He rides around on a plate with a milk (or eggnog) carton under the logo. For many years, locals have climbed up on him for a late night ride, sometimes resulting in damage. It's sad really to see him standing still. He is definitely a landmark that any local would know and could tell you stories about. He is always dressed for the occasion. He is patriotic for July 4th Independence Day, he is spooky for Halloween. You never know what he'll be sporting next, but I do know that he always brings a smile to my face and a warmth in my heart. read more

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The Coburg Cow, is a big, rotating bovine that has stood alongside a busy suburban highway in Charleston, South Carolina since 1959, this iconic sign represents much more than the dairy it was meant to advertise for, it's definitely a historic landmark and something that deserves to be preserved if for nothing else but to show the values of American advertising in its heyday. This roadside marvel has been seen by millions and still today represents the era when companies proudly displayed their products in a respectful matter, this kind of classy advertising never goes out of style and we are so lucky to see it proudly standing today. I love finding these vintage displays in my travels and more often than not I will drive a few minutes out of my way to see them with my own eyes. I highly recommend you do the same if given the opportunity this goes along with the idiom "stop and smell the roses"... read more

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This cow brightens everyone's days whenever you drive, walk, bike, or even run by it. Even though it wasn't spinning for a while we held hope in our hearts. He did come back and is now spinning and brings even more joy to the people. He truly is a hero. read more

I pass this cute icon on the way to my favorite grocery store. I love that they make it seasonal. The cow seems to have lost its tail but hopefully they will repair that someday. It's a long traffic light, she keeps me company LOL! read more

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We love the cow! We look to see how she is dressed/painted each time we come to town!! We send reports back to the family and they do the same if they are here and we are not! Thanks for putting a smile on out face each time we ride by. read more

Coburg Cow - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I love that this is still here many, many years later. A landmark that has stood the test of time. The Coburg Cow which is the most prominent sign at St Andrews Shopping Center dates back to before my time. As a high school student in the 70s I climbed upon it one night with some friends for a photo. I cherish that little bit of tomfoolery and really am glad it still stands even though pretty sure no such thing as Coburg Milk anymore. There is Coburg Creek which was named after same thing behind the center about a quarter mile. They keep dressing up the cow for different holidays. They do have it more secure from hoodlums like myself at that age. But darn glad it is still here and pretty sure it is here for the long haul! read more

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It's not a real cow. Had to get that out first and foremost. It's not even a cow that you can pretend to ride, or that you can pretend to milk, but it's a symbol of all things that are good in this world (dairy products). The Coburg Cow can be seen as you drive by the Harris Teeter shopping center on Savannah Hwy, and if you don't have a good view, just wait a second, because she rotates rather quickly so you can see both ends with ease. During the holiday season she upgrades her bottle to eggnog from milk, and then back again. Some days she may be decorated, and others she may be missing completely all together (nobody likes a cow flying around in a hurricane). As a Vermont native living in the Carolinas these past 13 years, it's great to see a cow placed on a pedestal and appreciated for all that it has to offer. Thank you Coburg for your products, and thank you to the Coburg Cow for allowing us to wave at you dairy ... I mean, daily. read more

I only knew about this place because of Yelp. This sign is huge. You can get a good pic of it from the traffic stop. It's a cute icon and a great staple piece for the area! read more

How many commercial advertising icons can you name that still exist in your home town after many, many years? (Has it been 50 yet? Seems plausible.) And also what commercial signage has 2,000 "friends" on Facebook? Welcome to the Coburg Cow: https://www.facebook.com/coburg.cow Yes, Coburg was bought out by Borden, but they were smart enough to leave the cow alone, and still have the decorations and changes for the various holidays and seasons! read more

It's everything a landmark should be. Highly visible from the road, able to be parked by and walked up to for pictures, and have a rich history. I absolutely LOVE passing it on my way into downtown read more

Coburg Cow - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Being a new resident to Charleston from Massachusetts, I never realized what this magical floating cow in the sky was for. All I knew was that whenever I saw it, whether I was stuck in traffic or running to Harris teeter, I was close to home! No where else in my travels have I seen a mystical twirling cow and it just puts a smile on my face and makes me think, only in Charleston! read more