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The Haunted Wabash Cannonball Bridge, St. Francisville, Illinois

Built in 1897 for the Big 4 Railroad, this bridge has had numerous updates over the years including the addition of a “Swing Bridge” in the center of the structure to allow tall ships to n…[View More]

Miami & Erie Canal Culvert, Troy, Ohio

Built in 1837 as part of the Miami & Erie Canal this twin arch stone culvert is about 96 feet long. It carried water from the Howell Ditch under the Miami & Erie Canal into the Great Miami Riv…[View More]

The Woodworth Road Tunnel, Conneaut, Ohio

Built in 1906 the Woodworth Road Tunnel carries automobile traffic under a pair of CSX rail lines in Conneaut, Ohio. Located on a dead end road, this tunnel is one of dozens of hidden historic spots i…[View More]

The Bridges of Thurmond, West Virginia

Built in 1915 the Thurmond Bridge in Thurmond, West Virginia was built after the previous bridge was destroyed in a flood in 1908.

The Tunnels of Virginia Route 311, Alleghany, Virginia

In the hills of Alleghany, Virginia you can find numerous tunnels for both trains and automobiles that cut through this beautiful part of the country. Here’s a short video on two of those automo…[View More]

Big 4 Railroad Bridge, Louisville, Kentucky

Originally built from 1888-1895, 37 workers lost their lives during the 7 years of construction. The bridge was last used by the rail line in 1969 and since then has been restored and transformed into…[View More]

Millersburg Railroad Bridge, Millersburg, Kentucky

Just south of Millersburg, Kentucky sits an old railroad bridge over Hinkston Creek. Here’s a short video on that bridge.

Peacock Road Overpass, Shawhan, Kentucky

The Peacock Road Overpass is a rare Timber Stringer Bridge in Bourbon County, Kentucky. Once popular in the 1930s and typically designed as a railroad overpass, these bridges have outlived their usefu…[View More]

Norfolk Southern Consolidated Road Overpass, Eaton, Ohio

Built in 1880 this stone arch rail road overpass is still used on a daily basis.

Historic Connersville, Indiana

Connersville, Indiana has a history of being a car manufacturing hub and before that, a stop along the Whitewater Canal. This video explores the town and some of it’s hidden secrets to the outsi…[View More]

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