Helper, Utah: Big John: Coal Black Muffler Man
"Big John" is a towering coal miner entirely covered in glossy black paint. Custom-made by International Fiberglass in 1964. A unique Muffler Man.
- Address:
- 19 S. Main St., Helper, UT
- Directions:
- On the east side of Hwy 244/S. Main St. just south of Janet St.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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Really cute town.
[K-lee, 04/26/2021]
At the base of Big Bad John the miner there's an info plaque about the statue's history. It was custom-made and painted coal black for the town, and installed in 1964.
[Rebaenrose, 07/24/2019]
I have seen dozens of muffler men and this jumped to Top Five. The coal black shininess was pretty awesome. The town of Helper is a fun little spot of railroad and mining history --many old buildings and old neon. And Big John keeps watch over it all from the center of town.
[Sumoflam, 05/07/2018]
The street in front of Big John was completely torn up, but construction workers were kind enough to stop work and assist our crossing in order to visit "The big guy," as they called him.
[Meg Zorn, 10/03/2016]
He's still there; all coal black and in excellent condition. He is still on Main St. but is in front of the Helper Library.
[Roger Sleight, 06/30/2008]Page of 2 [Next 3 items]
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