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Mammoth, Arizona: Miners Memorial with Skeleton Miners

Life-size skeletons made of metal mining equipment stand next to an ore cart. Created by artist Jerry Parra. Part of a larger memorial to the 55 miners who've died in local mines. Also: picnic tables.

Mammoth Miners Memorial

Address:
Hwy 77, Mammoth, AZ
Directions:
In town, part of the Mammoth Miners Memorial. On the west side of Hwy 77, just north of milepost 114, but not visible from the road. Look for the picnic tables.
Admission:
Free
RA Rates:
Worth a Detour
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Miners Memorial With Skeleton Miners

You will definitely have to keep your eyes peeled for this roadside oddity. The miners memorial was dedicated in 2007, with statues made from old mining equipment. It's a nice little break from driving.

[Leah, 09/05/2019]

Skeleton miners.

Miners Memorial with Skeleton Miners

Skeleton miner sculptures.

[Captainkuzey, 01/01/2015]

The pair of hard-at-work skeleton miners are part of the larger Mammoth Miners Memorial, remembering the dead in local mine accidents.


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