A young brakeman, an engineer, a woman crossing the tracks and a murdered man have all contributed to keeping Moonville from fading into oblivion. People have found themselves walking the same paths those from the sleepy town of Moonville once trod more than one-hundred and fifty years before. They come to see what these legends are all about - to find out if they can defy logic and touch a bit of the past.
It was little more than a tiny mining community with the Cincinnati and Marietta railroad sweeping through the center. It had a small depot and a few houses near the tunnel. But over 25 people, mostly brakemen and train jumpers were killed along this lonely stretch of railway.It h as led to a myriad of ghostly tales bringing tourists to visit.
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| If you do visit Moonville, park before the bridge in the gravel pulloff at the Ohio State Forestry owned area and take the poison-ivy ridden trail back through the old town and into the tunnel. The hike is rugged and has some dangerous spots. It is not recommended for those with injuries or unable to slop through mud and over trees roots and a couple thin edges. | |
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