Big Bend Tunnel
The tunnel is 6,500 feet long and was bored from 1870 to 1872. The legend of the
race between John Henry and the steam powered drill began here. It is said that
his ghost haunts the tunnel.
Location
Talcott, Summers County
West Virginia
USA
Getting There
The Big Bend Tunnel is located in West Virginia and is famous for its
association with the American folk hero John Henry. Unfortunately, there are no
public transportation options available to reach the Big Bend Tunnel. The best
way to get there is by car or private transportation. The tunnel is located near
the town of Talcott in Summers County, West Virginia, and is accessible from US
Route 12.
Nearby Airports
This is a list of primary airports in West Virgina that have scheduled passenger service on commercial airlines.
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Greenbrier Valley Airport |
undo Major Attractions in West Virgina