Portrait of a Coal Miner, Providence, Kentucky
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N 37° 23.846 W 087° 45.757
16S E 432499 N 4139235
Located in the Providence Main Street Park.
Waymark Code: WM4Y0Z
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 10/12/2008
Views: 15
This statue of a coal miner by Steve Shields stands on the corner of the Providence Main Street Park. Providence, KY has been and still has a long history with coal mining.
The city of Providence dedicated the Providence Main Street Park in 1990 with the help of many donors throughout the community to celebrate the city's 150th anniversary.
The poem, "Portrait of a Coal Miner" by John Rice is displayed at the feet of the statue.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Portrait of a Coal Miner - Providence, Kentucky
Figure Type: Human
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Steve Shields
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1990
Materials used: Bronze
Location: Providence Main Street Park
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