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Hinton, Beckley, West Virginia
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Hinton, WV
Hinton, WV

by Carter

Richmond, Virginia

February 5, 2006

This quaint little mountain town is believed to have once been the home of John Henry. At nearby Big Bend Tunnel, the legendary railroad worker beat a steam drill in the early days of industrialization. Peabody, the 'company store' railroad owner ...Read more

From journal Finding John Henry, the Real Steel Driving Man

John Henry Monument
John Henry Monument

by Carter

Richmond, Virginia

February 5, 2006

This is highly recommended because it's at the tunnel he may have helped dig, home of the famous contest with the steam drill. However, I'm appalled. Really. John Henry deserves much more than just a statue at his tunnel. Maybe one day there will be ...Read more

From journal Finding John Henry, the Real Steel Driving Man