John Henry Legends & Lore Marker Dedication
Thursday, November 14th, 2019 1:00pm to 2:00pm
John Henry Park: 3262 State Rt 3/12, Talcott, West Virginia 24981
The Summers County Commission will host a dedication ceremony for a new Legends & Lore marker commemorating American folk hero John Henry. The unveiling will take place beginning at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14 at John Henry Park in Talcott, W. Va.
Marker Inscription
JOHN HENRY
“THE STEEL DRIVING MAN”
AFRICAN AMERICAN WHOSE EPIC
BATTLE AGAINST STEAM DRILL
MADE HIM A LEGEND
AMONG THE WORKING CLASS.
WEST VIRGINIA HUMANITIES COUNCIL
WILLIAM G. POMEROY FOUNDATION 2019