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Revisit the site where John Henry, the Steel Drivin’ Man, beat the steam drill in the famous contest that took place right at Great Bend Tunnel. Located on Rt. 3 in Talcott, WV.

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c/o SCCVB, 206 Temple St.HintonWV25951

Phone : 304-466-5420

Website : www.threeriverswv.com

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Looking for John Henry in WV? He's on the move. http://t.co/WjRhXSFs

@WannaSeeItAll Thanks for the RT!

Carriage rides, ghost tours, living history, all lead up to the Battle of Lewisburg this weekend http://t.co/r5IGlNKk

The Outdoor Channels "Fisher's ATV World" visited Bramwell, WV to check out the new Pocahontas Trail. http://t.co/sw7m7jc9

The Smithsonian Channel's "Aerial America" will be shooting in WV starting Wed. http://t.co/ZCpsg93o