Charleston in Kanawha County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
The Legend Of John Henry
"I can beat that machine"
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 25, 2023
1. The Legend Of John Henry Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars.
Location. 38° 21.551′ N, 81° 38.429′ W. Marker is in Charleston, West Virginia, in Kanawha County. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Street (U.S. 60) and Pennsylvania Avenue (U.S. 119), on the right when traveling south on Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Lee St W, Charleston WV 25302, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Breezemont (approx. 0.3 miles away); Battle of Charleston (approx. 0.4 miles away); Pony Express (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Battle of Charleston (approx. half a mile away); Temple Israel - 1873 (approx. half a mile away); Victims of July 19, 1961 Flood (approx. half a mile away); Kanawha County Formed November 14, 1788 (approx. 0.6 miles away); Military Occupation (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.
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Photographed By Craig Doda, June 25, 2023
2. The Legend Of John Henry Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 46 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 20, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
