A&M 4016News Articles Regarding Legend of John Henry, 2002 A&M 4016Staff of the West Virginia & Regional History CenterWest Virginia and Regional History Center

2014/05/09

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 Alabama Talcott (W. Va.) John Henry (Legendary character) Garst, John. Henry, John.