Big Brutus
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This sixteen-story electric steam shovel is the centerpiece of a museum dedicated to the history of mining in Southeast Kansas

Big Brutus was used to mine coal from shallow seams in Southeastern Kansas.

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Backstory and Context
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The visitor's center holds a small museum and gift shop. Given the opportunities for fishing, hiking, and other outdoor activities in the area, the visitor's center also offers facilities for RVs and showers for campers.
Cite This Entry
Adkins, Joseph and David J. Trowbridge. "Big Brutus." Clio: Your Guide to History. November 25, 2014. Accessed August 1, 2025. https://theclio.com/entry/1455