Talcott in Summers County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Here Stood a Statue of John Henry

Photographed By Craig Doda, May 20, 2018

1. Here Stood a Statue of John Henry Marker

Inscription. Here stood a statue of John Henry erected by the Hilldale-Talcott Ruritan Club in 1972 on the 100th anniversary of his legendary steel-driving feat. The club cared for the statue until 2012 when the John Henry Historical Park Steering Committee refurbished and relocated it directly below here at the face of the great bend tunnel which he helped to construct. Before then, thousands of people visited this spot to pay homage. Please come visit John Henry in the park below where he now stands in peace and dignity.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1972.

Location. 37° 38.933′ N, 80° 46.048′ W. Marker is in Talcott, West Virginia, in Summers County. Marker is on West Virginia Route 3/12, 0.2 miles north of Huston Road, on the right when traveling east. On the grounds of the Old John Henry Historical Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Talcott WV 24981, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Why The Tunnel Was Built (here, next to this marker); Great Bend Tunnel (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Great Bend Tunnel (a few steps from this marker); The Legend Of John Henry (about 300 feet

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away, measured in a direct line); Concrete & Cut Stone Foundations (about 300 feet away); John Henry (about 300 feet away); Great Bend Tunnel Construction (about 300 feet away); John Henry In Fiction (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Talcott.

Photographed By Craig Doda, May 20, 2018

2. Here Stood a Statue of John Henry Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 264 times since then and 41 times this year. Last updated on December 3, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 20, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.