Barnesville in Belmont County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
B&O Railroad Tunnel
Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 22, 2009
1. B&O Railroad Tunnel Marker
The station, rail, tunnel, and grounds were purchased by the community in 1991 after the line was abandoned. They are on the National Register of Historic Places.
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 1864.
Location. 39° 59.244′ N, 81° 10.536′ W. Marker is in Barnesville, Ohio, in Belmont County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street (Ohio Route 147) and Arch Street, on the left when traveling west on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Barnesville OH 43713, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Barnesville Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); September 11, 2001 (within shouting distance of this marker); Barnesville War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Village Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); VFW Post 2792 Veterans Memorial
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Regarding B&O Railroad Tunnel. Main and Arch streets cross over the tunnel. Two small triangular plazas at opposite ends of the intersection end at the tunnel entrances and you can look down over either railing down to the former railbed below. The old B&O right-of-way through town is now a bicycle and walking trail.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 22, 2009
2. B&O Railroad Tunnel Marker
The western mouth of the tunnel is directly beneath the marker.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 22, 2009
3. B&O Railroad Tunnel
The eastern mouth of the tunnel is below the fence in the distance.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 22, 2009
4. B&O Railroad Tunnel, This View is Westward
The Barnesville passenger station is a few hundred feet behind the photographer.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 22, 2009
5. B&O Railroad Tunnel, This View is Eastward
The Barnesville railroad station is just beyond the tunnel. The marker is right above this tunnel entrance at street level.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 22, 2009
6. Barnesville Station Just Beyond the Tunnel
Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 22, 2009
7. Trackside, Barnesville Station
Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 22, 2009
8. Barnesville B&O Station
This is the view from up on Mulberry Street. The driveway parallels Mulberry Street, climbing steeply to the right to Arch Street. There is a stairway directly in front of the station up to Mulberry Street.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 22, 2009
9. Barnesville B&O Station
This view is from the top of the driveway at the intersection of Arch and Mulberry Streets.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 3,753 times since then and 103 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 22, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on July 23, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
