The Coal Miner - Springfield, Illinois - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

Sculpture of a coal miner wearing overalls and hat with a pit lamp. He is carrying a pick over his shoulder. Below the sculpture is plaque inscribed:

"The Coal Miner"

True--He plays no grandstand role in life
But, his importance is vital, great and just;
For without his toil in earth caverns deep,
Civilization would soon crumble into the dust!

A.D. 1964        From his poem - Vachel Davis

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: The Coal Miner Figure Type: Human Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: John J. Szaton Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: October 16, 1964 Materials used: Bronze on a granite base. Location: Illinois State Capitol, East lawn

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