Deep within the forested hills of southeast Ohio lie the remnants of an old rail line from the region's coal mining days: the Moonville Tunnel.
— the last remnants of a 19th century railway in southeast Ohio's Vinton County — the brick-lined cavern beckons hikers, bicyclists and thrill-seekers to explore the tunnel's haunted history.
The tracks were built out in 1856 and trains operated across them, although more sparingly, until 1985. They carried coal, clay deposits, and iron across southern Ohio, Appleman said, as well as rail line workers and miners until the early 20th century. The railroad company agreed and built out a line that more efficiently connected Marietta to Cincinnati. As a result, the community of Moonville sprung around the tracks cutting through Coe's land. At its peak, the town had about 100 residents and some 23 nearby saloons, Appleman said.Appleman said some of those poor souls still haunt the tunnel. Others, like the Lavender Lady, linger for other reasons.
For the past 20 years, the association has built out the remnants of the rail line into 10 miles of trail that folks can hike, bike or ride horseback on, Kaelley said. They hope to eventually extend the rest of the trail to Jackson, Ohio — about 27 miles southeast of Chillicothe and more than 76 miles southeast of Columbus — with funding from the governor's Office of Appalachia, other state grants and community organizations.
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