Hocking Valley Miner
2011 / Alan Cottrill / Shawnee
This bronze sculpture was created to honor both the Knights of Labor movement that helped unionize the Hocking Valley coal miners in the 1870s and the workers themselves. It depicts a life-sized miner kneeling on one leg, his face turned towards the sky with a pick axe held over his shoulder, ready to strike the coal beneath. There are a few different symbols included on the base referencing the ideals of the KOL organization as well as a tribute to the local chapter of the KOL. It was dedicated September 3, 2011.
Location: In the Knights of Labor Park in between the Tecumseh Theater and Black Diamond Tavern, 116 Main Street
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Title
Hocking Valley Miner
Hocking Valley Coal Miner
Kneeling Coal Miner
Description
This bronze sculpture was created to honor both the Knights of Labor movement that helped unionize the Hocking Valley coal miners in the 1870s and the workers themselves. It depicts a life-sized miner kneeling on one leg, his face turned towards the sky with a pick axe held over his shoulder, ready to strike the coal beneath. There are a few different symbols included on the base referencing the ideals of the KOL organization as well as a tribute to the local chapter of the KOL. It was dedicated September 3, 2011.
Creator
Date
2011
Source
https://pocketsights.com/tours/place/Knights-of-Labor-Miners-Park-32405
https://www.perrytribune.com/community/article_caeab5d5-9810-5a39-8420-9ebada23babe.html
Statue Unveiling and Dedication https://youtu.be/P0XkGotIx4A
https://www.perrytribune.com/community/article_64f2c582-6a06-54ae-bdab-9f8f54229d08.html
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Identifier
1723