Vienna in Wood County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
B&O No. C-2222 Caboose
Photographed by Bradley Owen, May 29, 2026
1. B&O No. C-2222 Caboose Marker
Class: 1-5d
Manufactured by: B&O Railroad in Washington, IN
Date Built: Circa 1929
Caboose Facts:
2. Cabooses provide shelter for the crew at the end of a train; usually the senior trainman rode in it, referred to as the "flag man" or "rear brakeman".
3. The other trainman, the "brakeman" or "head brakeman" rode in the engine.
4. Early on, the crew in the caboose were required in switching and shunting, keeping lookout for load shifting, damage to equipment and cargo, and overheating axles.
5. The purpose of the caboose evolved into providing a rolling office for the trains "conductor" and the "brakeman." The conductor was the railroad official who was responsible for the train... He was the trains captain.
6. The original dimensions of this caboose model were approximately 33 feet long and almost 10 feet wide, with a weight of about 62,700 pounds.
7. The caboose was carried by barge to the Spencer's Landing site, then carried by an oversized commercial trailer to its current
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While the exact date is unknown, Darrell Dotson and members of the Vienna Recreational & Improvement Association, were responsible for arranging the donation of this caboose to be placed in Jackson Park.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.
Location. 39° 19.536′ N, 81° 32.282′ W. Marker is in Vienna, West Virginia, in Wood County. It is at the intersection of 34th Street and Jackson Park Drive, on the left when traveling east on 34th Street. Marker is located on the north side of the Jackson/Vienna Community Building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1301 34th Street, Vienna WV 26105, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West Virginia’s Mid-Ohio Valley. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in the Ohio River Valley, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the
Photographed by Bradley Owen, May 29, 2026
2. B&O No. C-2222 Caboose and Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); F-84F Thunderstreak (within shouting distance of this marker); Darrell B. Dotson (approx. 0.6 miles away); Gold Star Families Memorial Monument (approx. 0.9 miles away); Ohio / West Virginia (approx. 3.1 miles away); Parkersburg High School (approx. 3.3 miles away); Julia-Ann Square Historic District (approx. 3.7 miles away); a different marker also named Julia-Ann Square Historic District (approx. 3.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vienna.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 9, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
