Boston in Summit County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Ride the Rails
The railway sped the pace of industry and offered passengers scenic day trips to enjoy the countryside. Depots became community hubs. People gathered for Mailand telegraphs. Today the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad follows much the same route and offers a great way to travel through Cuyahoga National Park and the Ohio & Erie Canalway.
Red or Yellow? The sixteen original depots were red. Yellow paint signals a modern building. The design of modern depots follows the scale and architectural details of the Peninsula Depot, a typical Valley Railway building.
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The 1880 Guidebook for the Tourist and Traveler over the Valley Railway described views from the train. Courtesy Kent State University Press.
Take an Excursion. Enjoy the scenery while the engineer handles the driving. You can stay on the train or hop off to access nearby attractions. On the train, become engrossed in stories of the valley through the Voices of the Valley audio tour. Tickers are available online, at www.cvrs.com, attended boarding stations, or on the train. Reservations are recommended, especially during summer and October.
Bike Aboard! Between Rockside and Akron Northside stations, the railroad parallels the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, a popular bicycling route. You can bike a distance of your choosing, then take the train for a relaxing ride back to your car – or do it in reverse. Flag down the train by waving both arms. Train staff will load your bike. No reservations are required. Services are seasonal.
Erected by U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.
Location. 41° 15.697′ N, 81° 33.59′ W. Marker is in Boston, Ohio, in Summit County. Marker can be reached from Riverview Road, on the right when traveling north. Marker located within the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Peninsula OH 44264, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Development of Valley Industry (a few steps from this marker); Industry Shapes the Valley (a few steps from this marker); Protecting Cuyahoga Valley (within shouting distance of this marker); A River Renewed (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); A River, Canal, and Railroad Town (about 400 feet away); Boston Mills Road Bridge (about 400 feet away); Rail and Industry Shape the Valley (about 400 feet away); Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boston.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2022, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 16, 2022, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 3. submitted on May 29, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 4. submitted on July 16, 2022, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.