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

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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.
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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.

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The Daily Memphian broke the news in on Monday, January 5, 2026.
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