Church Hill Tunnel
Under a playground is a little-known sealed train tunnel that likely contains the bodies of workers trapped by cave-ins.

šŸ“œ Old Chesapeake and Ohio Railway tunnel, built in the early 1870s, extending approximately 4,000 feet under Richmond, Virginia.
šŸ” Sealed in 1925 after a collapse trapped a train and killed workers, whose bodies remain inside.

Why Go

šŸ‘» Explore a site with a troubled history and trapped bodies.
šŸš¶ Visit a historical marker and view the sealed western end.
šŸžļø Enjoy scenic views from Jefferson Park above the tunnel.

Why Avoid

āš ļø Tunnel is sealed and considered dangerous.
šŸš« Trespassing is an issue at the eastern portal.
šŸ’§ Eastern end is swampy and difficult to access due to vegetation.

Tips

šŸ“ A historical marker is located several hundred feet from the western end.
šŸ‘€ The western entrance is visible at the southeast end of an alley off 18th Street.

Last updated 28 days ago

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