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Webb City, Missouri: Kneeling Miner

A miner with a mustache and a hard hat kneels, holding a pick in one hand and a rock in the other. Bronze tribute to Webb City's lead miners.

Address:
106 E. Tracy St., Webb City, MO
Directions:
From MO-171/E. MacArthur Drive turn south at the Main St. stoplight. You'll see the statue straight ahead.
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Kneeling Miner.

Kneeling Miner

Large statue honors the area's lead miners of the past. Dedicated for a century of hard rock mining, 1876-1976. Located at South Main and Tracy. Parking available behind the statue.

[Gan Nunnally, 07/12/2020]

An original miner, made of concrete by Jack Dawson, stood on this spot for 30 years. In 2006 it was replaced by the current bronze miner, made by Constance Ernatt.


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