Exploring the Historic Railroads of Fairmont, West Virginia
In early 2023, I ventured into the heart of West Virginia’s north-central region to capture the remnants of its once-thriving railroad industry.
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Unveiling Hidden Gems on Roane County’s Backroads
Traveling down the backroads in Roane County, West Virginia, offers a journey into a world seemingly untouched by the rapid pace of modern life.
Morning Light on Ruins: The Abandoned Old Lewis Hunter Distillery
The Old Louis Hunter Distillery, established in 1850 as Megibben & Bramble and renowned for its Excelsior bourbon, experienced a tumultuous history of closures and re-openings due to Prohibition, wartime production changes, and economic challenges,
A Brief History of the L&N Rowland Branch
The Louisville & Nashville (L&N) Railroad’s Rowland Branch stands as a testament to an era when railroads were the heartbeats of American towns. Stretching across 33 miles, this line linked Stanford on the L&N’s Lebanon Branch to Richmond, passing through Lancaster.
Exploring Four Iron Furnaces of West Virginia and Pennsylvania
In September, a journey into the heart of northern West Virginia and southwest Pennsylvania revealed the remnants of four pivotal iron furnaces, each bearing testimony to a bygone industrial era.
Lost Wheels: Unearthing Forgotten Cars in a West Virginia Hollers
Deep within a secluded valley in West Virginia lies an intriguing sight—a forgotten repository of cars.
Pocahontas Branch’s Tunnel No. 1
Tunnel No. 1 is located along the defunct Norfolk & Western Railway Pocahontas Branch near Pocahontas, Virginia.
A Tale of Two Houses
The presence of two abandoned houses in a rural area of West Virginia has piqued curiosity and left some wondering about their history.
The Abandoned Moon Rocks Motorbike
During a hike near the stunning Moon Rocks in Tucker County, West Virginia, we unexpectedly came across an old Honda motorbike that had been abandoned for a long time.
Exploring the Miami & Erie Canal
I joined Jeffrey Jakucyk on a photography excursion where we had the opportunity to explore the remains of the Miami & Erie Canal. Our journey took us from Cincinnati all the way to Miamisburg, Ohio.
Revisiting Two Eastern Kentucky Branch Lines
I visited two former Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad branch lines in eastern Kentucky that have been transformed into rail trails on a pleasant spring afternoon.
Exploring West Virginia’s North Central Region
West Virginia may be regarded as a state centered around the coal industry, but it was the oil and gas industry that provided the state’s first economic boom and drove the development of the north-central part of the state.
Abandoned Fire Trucks in Southern Ohio
As I drove through the winding backroads of southern Ohio, I stumbled upon an unexpected sight—a group of long abandoned fire trucks resting in the weeds at the site of a forgotten gasoline station.
Exploring the Dusk Camp Methodist Church
In the isolated hills of West Virginia stands the forgotten and dilapidated Dusk Camp Methodist Church.
A Weekend of Rural Abandonments and Bridges
The bleakness of the winter landscape in south-central West Virginia was a constant reminder of the season’s harshness. It was a perfect time to visit some abandoned bridges and churches.
Hiking the C&O South Side Branch to Abandoned Coke Ovens
The warm spring weather of April 2022 was perfect for a hike along the former South Side Branch of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway.
Coketon’s Coke Ovens
Many of the abandoned “beehive” coke ovens of the Davis Coal & Coke Company are still visible today in the company town of Coketon, West Virginia.
Testament to Coal: O.H. Hutchings
The O.H. Hutchings Electric Generating Station, located in Ohio, was once a prominent example of the United States’ reliance on coal power plants.
Revisiting Cresson
At 2,500 feet in elevation along the Allegheny Mountains of Pennsylvania, this former tuberculosis sanatorium turned state hospital turned prison has a long history.
Along the Louisville Southern Railroad
Let’s look into two of the Louisville Southern Railroad’s most significant bridges in Kentucky.
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