John Henry Monument — Attraction in Hinton

Got to go to the site where John Henry Faced off against the Steam Drill. It was a wonderful location. There was a museum and gift shop there as well. We ran a little too late for that. It was unexpected to find that Johnny Cash was one of the first contributors to the park. I know he sang the song. They have a machine on site with his song on it. It's nice to check it out if you're in the area. Lots of Rail Road History. Excellent area to...

This monument is a tribute to one of American history's most well-known living legends. Every kid should learn about this amazing man, his struggles, his life and his death. We were lucky enough to be at the park when a local coal train made its way through the still working neighbor tunnel to Big Ben Tunnel, John Henry's famous dig. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in site at the existing covered picnic table area and learn some...

Right off of the main highway. Lots of historical background markers along the half-mile road into the monument and park. It's an easy, shaded walk inside if the gate is closed. Nice park area for a festival including a stage, field, covered picnic areas, and a restroom. The statue is awesome and the tunnel is fenced off, but you can walk right to the entrance. A nice cool breeze flows through it in the...