(Rebroadcast) Moonville Tunnel

08/20/22 • 39 min

Come listen again to one of Ohio Folklore's most popular episodes!
One monument to an era gone by once laid hidden in the overgrown hills of Ohio’s Vinton County. Thanks to the efforts of countless local enthusiasts and state ODNR officials, this antiquated railway tunnel is now easily reached. In fact, it’s handicap accessible.

All who dare can now visit the Moonville Tunnel. However, it’s not just the living who answer its beckoning call. Claims of ghostly apparitions at this desolate location began in the late 1800’s, and persist yet today. With the multitude of violent rail deaths that have been documented through the years, it’s no real surprise that perhaps some lost souls are still waiting for the next train.

Come hear the story of Mr. Rich Dahn, historian for the Moonville Rail Trail Association. He’s been visiting the site for more than 40 years, and still can’t get enough. Come hear the ghostly tales and the documented history of this legendary spot left yet untouched by modern civilization.

So come on aboard this episode, revealing a sparkling jewel of Ohio’s railway folklore.

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Special thanks to The Rarely Herd for their permission in using their song “Moonville Brakeman” as part of today’s episode. Find them on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/The-Rarely-Herd-113910075327852/

To learn more about the Moonville Rail Trail Association, click here: https://vintoncountytravel.com/parks-and-recreation/moonville-rail-trail/.

So come on aboard this episode, revealing a sparkling jewel of Ohio’s railway folklore.

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To learn more about the Moonville Rail Trail Association, click here: https://vintoncountytravel.com/parks-and-recreation/moonville-rail-trail/.

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(Rebroadcast) Port Clinton, Prohibition and the Haunted Island House Hotel

Planning that annual trip to the Lake Erie shore this summer? Better take another listen before you go...
Most of us think of Port Clinton as a summer tourist destination. Indeed, it is. And yet, it's so much more.

Few know of the haunted structure that sits on the corner of Madison and Perry Streets. The Island House Hotel is a rumored home for lost spirits, including a famous mobster, sheriff and orphaned immigrant turned proprietor. They make their presence known to staff and guests alike.

Come hear the tale of a ghost hunter and founding member of Haunted Toledo. Christopher Tillman shares the story of an investigation of the historic structure. The hotel’s staff was eager to welcome his team and share their stories.

Beneath the claims of ghost sightings lies Prohibition Era history that deserves a good telling. So sit back, raise a whiskey sour and soak in the knowledge of how it all came to be.

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(Rebroadcast) Bloody Bridge of St. Mary's

Just in time for Halloween, a classic Ohio Folklore episode is rebroadcasted. Take another delve into this timeless ghostly love story that lingers on...
Bridges represent so much to us. They make the impassable, passable. They connect us to the wider world. Yet in folklore terms, bridges are magnets for ghosts. Countless “crybaby bridges” dot the landscape of our great state. We share and reshare tales of disembodied voices and misty shapes rising over the water.

So you might think this episode is just another trite tale of a haunted bridge. Think again.

Come hear the tale of the Bloody Bridge near St. Mary’s. This legendary story has been published in local newspapers for more than 160 years. It’s been written into a high school musical. This wrenching narrative, a love triangle turned lethal, has captured the imaginations of Ohioans for generations.

Locals believe the tortured spirits of those lost, remain. They erected a plaque, set in stone, to proclaim a history still very much alive.

Special thanks to Ms. Alysia Hatfield and Mr. Warren Bowery for their personal insights on the subject.

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