Hinton in Summers County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Great Bend Tunnel

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 8, 2022

1. Great Bend Tunnel Marker

Inscription. The great tunnel of the C&O Railroad was started at Big Bendin1870 and completed three years later. It is more than a mile long, and now has a twin tunnel. Tradition makes this the scene of the steel drivers' ballad, "John Henry".

Erected 2019 by West Virginia Archives & History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list.

Location. 37° 38.94′ N, 80° 46.058′ W. Marker is in Hinton, West Virginia, in Summers County. Marker is on West Virginia Route 3/12, 0.2 miles north of Huston Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 191 Co Rte 3/15, Hinton WV 25951, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Great Bend Tunnel (a few steps from this marker); Here Stood a Statue of John Henry (a few steps from this marker); Why The Tunnel Was Built (a few steps from this marker); The Legend Of John Henry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Concrete & Cut Stone Foundations

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(about 300 feet away); John Henry (about 300 feet away); John Henry In Fiction (about 400 feet away); Great Bend Tunnel Construction (about 400 feet away).

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 8, 2022

2. Great Bend Tunnel Marker

Great Bend Tunnel image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 8, 2022

3. Great Bend Tunnel

The Twin Tunnel image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 8, 2022

4. The Twin Tunnel

Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2022, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 171 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 21, 2022, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.