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The Legend of John Henry is just that, a “legend,” and through the legend, John Henry became a symbol. He symbolized the many African Americans whose sweat and hard work built and maintained the rails across West Virginia.
24 de may. de 2022 · He symbolized the many African Americans whose sweat and hard work built and maintained the rails across West Virginia. He was a symbol for the black workers who gave their lives in these dangerous occupations. The legend, as told through ballads and work songs, has kept the story of John Henry and the black railroad workers alive.
14 de may. de 2024 · A bronze statue of John Henry towers over the entrance to the Great Bend railroad tunnel near Talcott, West Virginia. To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Great Bend Tunnel’s...
Learn about the legend and history of John Henry, the steel-drivin' man, and see his life-size bronze statue in Talcott, West Virginia. Find out how the statue was vandalized, restored, and moved to a new location near the Great Bend Tunnel.
21 de jun. de 2022 · Learn about the legend of John Henry, the steel driver who challenged a steam drill and won, and see his bronze statue at the Big Bend Tunnel. The statue was restored and moved to John Henry Historical Park in 2012.
14 de sept. de 2023 · Above their graves, a statue of John Henry stands as the champion of these working men. Visitor to Talcott can see the statue standing outside the Great Bend Tunnel. John Henry was but one of thousands of men.
In 1996, the U.S. Postal Service memorialized this legend by dedicating a postage stamp in his honor. A statue of Henry towers atop the mountain on Route 3 through which the railroad tunnel runs.
