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

John Henry

"The Steel Driving Man"

— Legends & Lore —

John Henry Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 8, 2022

1. John Henry Marker

Inscription.
African American whose epic battle against steam drill made him a legend among the working class.

Erected 2019 by West Virginia Humanities Council & William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 59.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation Legends & Lore Series series lists.

Location. 37° 39.125′ N, 80° 45.774′ W. Marker is in Talcott, West Virginia, in Summers County. Marker is at the intersection of West Virginia Route 3/12 and Judson Road, on the left when traveling west on State Route 3/12. The marker is located at the entrance to the John Henry Historical Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3262 State Hwy 3, Hinton WV 25951, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Keaton Exhibit (here, next to this marker); Hungards Creek Trestle (a few steps from this marker); John Henry Historical Park (a few steps from this marker); John Henry Burial Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Big Bend Engineering Building (approx.

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0.2 miles away); Tunnel Construction Technology Improves (approx. ¼ mile away); John Henry In Fiction (approx. ¼ mile away); Great Bend Tunnel Construction (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Talcott.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 8, 2022

2. John Henry Marker

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 8, 2022

3. John Henry Marker

John Henry Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 8, 2022

4. John Henry Statue

Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2022, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 122 times since then and 31 times this year. Last updated on May 28, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 21, 2022, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.