I’ve always loved them and have a few pairs of gnome socks. I also have a small garden gnome statue I bought at Target years ago, and has been at the front door of every place I’ve ever lived.

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The arrangement of gnomes and other figurines has been a favorite among locals and even has its own Facebook fan page. But over the weekend, visitors noticed that the collection of statues was ...