King's Tunnel No. 4 (Mineral, OH)
King's Tunnel No. 4 (1855-1985)
a.k.a. King Hollow Tunnel, King Switch Tunnel, or Mineral Tunnel
Mineral, Ohio
This 362-foot, timber-lined tunnel was built in 1855 by the Marietta & Cincinnati Railroad. Absent several lost sections of lagging on each wall, the tunnel remains in excellent condition. A history of the line is included with Moonville Tunnel, located just 2.5 miles west of King's Tunnel.
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Read Morea.k.a. King Hollow Tunnel, King Switch Tunnel, or Mineral Tunnel
Mineral, Ohio
This 362-foot, timber-lined tunnel was built in 1855 by the Marietta & Cincinnati Railroad. Absent several lost sections of lagging on each wall, the tunnel remains in excellent condition. A history of the line is included with Moonville Tunnel, located just 2.5 miles west of King's Tunnel.
Note: This text and accompanying photos are the copyright of Christopher Muller and may not be reproduced in whole or in part on any website, message board, or other medium.
