Jefferson Township near Greer in Knox County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Wally Railroad

1892 - 1942

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 26, 2025

1. The Wally Railroad Marker

Inscription. “Known locally as "The Wally". it was officially The Toledo, Walhonding Valley, and Ohio Railroad, a division of the Pennsylvania Railroad. It connected the east-west trunk lines of the Pennsy at Loudonville and Coshocton.

The first train moved down the track in 1892, providing a much-needed transportation service to the Mohican and Walhonding River valleys. In addition to the Pennsy-generated traffic, most of the volume was coal transported from southeastern Ohio to Lake Erie ports at Toledo. Local freight and passengers were also hauled. particularly on the daily Wally Flyer.

The Wally's 45-mile route between Loudonville and Coshocton encompassed 31 bridges / trestles and 14 stations. Although the last train ran in 1942, The Wally continues to serve mankind, with its right of way providing access to the Mohican/Walhonding Rivers for recreational purposes.”

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 40° 33.152′ N, 82° 11.953′ W. Marker is near Greer, Ohio, in Knox County. It is in Jefferson Township. It is at the

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intersection of Walley Road (County Route 360) and Vess Road (County Route 357), on the right when traveling north on Walley Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 21346 Township Road 360, Glenmont OH 44628, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Amish Country.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Southern Cross Windmill (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mohican Log Cabin (about 700 feet away); Mohican State Scenic River (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wally Road Scenic Byway (approx. 0.2 miles away); Grande Allée (approx. 0.3 miles away); 1890's Bank Barn (approx. 0.6 miles away); Walnut Grove School #10 (approx. 0.7 miles away); Covered Bridge (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 26, 2025

2. The Wally Railroad Marker

of all markers in Greer.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 139 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 12, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.