The John Henry Historical Park’s electrical upgrade has now been completed. Upgrades included in the project were the removal of the existing power pedestal/telephone poles located in the viewshed of the stage/vendor’s area, relocated near the fence, transition of overhead to underground cable, vendors space receptacles relocated on newly installed telephone poles near the fence and an additional vendor space located near the future Welcome Center, and installation of eight additional floodlights.
This project was made possible through a National Coal Heritage Area grant and the Summers County Commissioners’ support.
The match for the grant was provided by in kind labor.
Local volunteers; Larry Moorman, Ronald Gore, Curtis Adkins, Rick Moorefield, and Michael Cales completed the work. Often utilizing their own resources to ensure that the work performed was done in an efficient and timely manner. Other behind the scene contributors were Linda Huffman who provided a delicious lunch, Dolores Moorman for the world’s best peanut butter fudge and last but not least Jerolee Cales for the wonderful cookies, pies and tuna fish salad.
