Haunted West Virginia

3 haunted and historic destinations in West Virginia.

Here is a statue of the famous folk hero John Henry. The statue is in a small park/overlook far above the CSX Big Bend tunnel. Travel along WV Routes 63, 12 and 3 between This sign explains the tunnel that is far below the John Henry overlook. Travel along WV Routes 63, 12 and 3 between Ronceverte a
Outdoor / Natural Site

Big Bend Tunnel

Talcott, WV

The Great Bend Tunnel near Talcott, West Virginia, was constructed between 1870 and 1873 by the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway as part of its major expansion through southern West Virginia. Upon completion, it was the longest tunnel on the C&O line. The tunnel became the setting for one of America's most enduring folk legends.

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Mahood Hall, one of Bluefield State College's original buildings
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Other Dark Tourism Site

Bluefield State College

Bluefield, WV

Bluefield State College, founded in 1895, is a historically black college in Bluefield, West Virginia. Mahood Hall, named after Senator William Mahood, was one of the first three buildings constructed on campus and remains one of the oldest structures on the grounds.

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Front and western side of Citizens National Bank, located at 219 Fourth Street (West Virginia Route 14) in Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States. Built in 1898, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Haunted Hotel / Inn

Blennerhasset Hotel

Parkersburg, WV

The Blennerhasset Hotel opened in 1889, constructed by Colonel William Nelson Chancellor as a Queen Anne-style luxury hotel in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Built to cater to oil and gas barons and millionaire businessmen, the hotel represents Gilded Age architectural and commercial ambition.

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