Osage in Monongalia County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Scott's Run Railway Co.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 14, 2021
1. Scott's Run Railway Co. Marker
Can you imagine a town where a train ran night down the middle of the street?
"In Osage, transportation consisted of busses that ran every fifteen minutes, horse and buggies, a few cars that drove on the sidewalks, and 1000 people walking the train tracks." David Coulter
"The train was the blessing of Osage. People were able to pick up coal off of the tracks and use it to heat their homes." Dolly King
"During WWII, 400 cars a day left Osage full of coal, Later, in the '50s, some of us swimming at the Shack all day would hop a train to get back home for dinner." Al Anderson
"In the 40's, we would get all dressed up in high heels and jump onto the trains to steal a free ride over to the Osage dance hall." Sarah Little
Erected by Scott's Run Museum & Trail.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • War, World II.
Location. 39° 39.534′ N, 80° 0.484′ W. Marker is in Osage, West Virginia, in Monongalia County. It is on Scotts Run Road (County Road 19/25) just north of Number Three Hill Road
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Regionally, this marker is in North Central West Virginia. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: They Counted (here, next to this marker); Eleanor Roosevelt (here, next to this marker); Christopher No. 3 Mine Tragedy (a few steps from this marker); Music (a few steps from this marker); Bunny Hop (within shouting distance of this marker); Osage Spot (within shouting distance of this marker); Scotts Run / The First Shack (approx. Ύ mile away); Scotts Run Veterans Memorial (approx. Ύ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all
Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 14, 2021
2. Scott's Run Railway Co. Marker
Shown with other markers along the Scotts Run Trail.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 502 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 24, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
