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Monument to John Henry steel drill legend in West Virginia
TALCOTT West Virginia AP An ambitious memorial project nears completion to honor John Henry the legendary steel drill hero of railroad lore. The plan centers on a park near Big Bend tunnel entrance with a bronze statue, commemorative plaques and a path tracing the historic tunnel route through rock and shale. Local supporters cite the tale of the steam drill duel that ended with Henry's death and the broader story of labor and industrial progress in the region, while a private fund drives the project ahead for a centennial commemoration.
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