There are 2 article(s) tagged plastic Jesus:

• January 2026

  • Bailey: Protect me, Lord. I’m driving the local highways and byways

    The Dashboard Jesus that used to ride on the dashboard of cars 70 years ago has its origins just south of Memphis in the suburb of Walls, Mississippi.

    By Clay Bailey January 09, 2026

  • Ask the Memphian: What are the Mississippi origins of Dashboard Jesus?

    Decades ago, drivers planted a plastic Jesus on their car’s dashboard to provide a bit of religious safety as automobiles became more prevalent on the road. 

    By Brandon LaGrone II January 05, 2026