Talcott, West Virginia -
John Henry Statue

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The steel drivin' man endures the ravages of time (and people) in the West Virginia hills.

Address:: Talcott, WV
Directions:: West of town on Hwy 3, between Talcott and the junction of Hwy 12. In a little turn-off directly over the entrance to the Big Bend railroad tunnel.

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Original Steel Driving Man

The Original Steel Driving Man, the tunnels that he and the steam drill made can be seen in WV Route 3, near Talcott, in Summers County, West Virginia. A statue of him is there to commemorate his accomplishment. [Geoff Urbanik, 09/15/1998]

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February 10, 2012