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Big John, a 5.5-meter-tall fiberglass statue.

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Big John, a 5.5-meter-tall fiberglass statue.

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Big John, a 5.5-meter-tall fiberglass statue.

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    Location: Helper, Carbon County, Utah, United States

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    November 19, 2025

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    Big John is a coal miner. It was erected in 1964 and serves as a symbol of pride for the mining industry and as a memorial to the many miners who lost their lives in the local mines. It is named after Jimmy Dean's popular 1961 country song, "Big Bad John."
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    Location: Helper, Carbon County, Utah, United States

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