Church Hill Tunnel, Richmond

Name: Church Hill Tunnel
Address: Richmond, United States

#273 among attractions in Richmond

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Facts and practical information

Church Hill Tunnel is an old Chesapeake and Ohio Railway tunnel, built in the early 1870s, which extends approximately 4,000 feet under the Church Hill district of Richmond, Virginia, United States. On October 2, 1925, the tunnel collapsed on a work train, killing four men and trapping a steam locomotive and ten flat cars. Rescue efforts only resulted in further collapse, and the tunnel was eventually sealed for safety reasons. ()

Coordinates: 37°31'39"N, 77°24'55"W

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Day trips

Church Hill Tunnel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Richmond Coliseum, Virginia Holocaust Museum, Edgar Allan Poe Museum, The National.

1.6 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Richmond Coliseum, Richmond
41 min walk • Richmond Coliseum was an arena located in Richmond, Virginia, with a capacity of 13,500 that was most often used for various large concerts. The arena opened in 1971 and the region is looking to replace the aging facility with a larger one.
0.6 miW
Powerful museum with free admission
Virginia Holocaust Museum, Richmond
17 min walk • The Virginia Holocaust Museum is a public history museum located in Richmond, Virginia, United States. The museum is dedicated to depicting the Holocaust through the personal stories of its victims.
0.7 miNW
Photos, memorabilia and a Raven Room
Edgar Allan Poe Museum, Richmond
17 min walk • The Poe Museum or the Edgar Allan Poe Museum, is a museum located in the Shockoe Bottom neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia, United States, dedicated to American writer Edgar Allan Poe.
1.5 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
The National, Richmond
38 min walk • The National Theater is a historic theater in Richmond, Virginia. Part of a city block along the 700 block of Broad Street once known as Theatre Row, it is the only surviving auditorium of the row.
~1890 ftNW
Historic place with costumed tour guides
St. John's Episcopal Church, Richmond
10 min walk • St. John's Church is an Episcopal church located at 2401 East Broad Street in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Formed from several earlier parishes, St. John's is the oldest church in the city of Richmond, Virginia.
0.9 miNW
Bridge
James River Bridge, Richmond
23 min walk • The James River Bridge carries Interstate 95 across the James River in Richmond, Virginia.
~1230 ftSE
Park, Garden, Playground
Chimborazo Park, Richmond
6 min walk • Chimborazo Park is a park and historic land site in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Created in 1874, the park was the site of Chimborazo Hospital, one of the world's largest military hospitals.
1.5 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Richmond CenterStage, Richmond
39 min walk • Richmond CenterStage is a performing arts center in Richmond, Virginia that includes the...
0.7 miNE
Greek Revival architecture, Church
Fourth Baptist Church, Richmond
17 min walk • Fourth Baptist Church is a historic African-American Baptist church located in Richmond, Virginia. It was built in 1884, and is a three-story, Greek Revival style stuccoed brick structure. It features a distyle portico in antis elevated on a high podium.
0.4 miN
Greek Revival architecture, Church
Leigh Street Baptist Church, Richmond
12 min walk • Leigh Street Baptist Church is a historic Southern Baptist church in Church Hill North Historic District which is in Richmond, Virginia. It was designed by architect Samuel Sloan and built between 1854 and 1857. It is a three-story, Greek Revival style stuccoed brick structure.
0.6 miNW
Church
Trinity Methodist Church, Richmond
17 min walk • Trinity Methodist Church, also known as Trinity United Methodist Church and New Light Baptist Church, is a historic Methodist church located in Richmond, Virginia. It was built between 1859 and 1875, and is a three-story, Italianate style stuccoed brick structure.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church Hill Tunnel?

Nearby attractions include Libby Hill, Richmond (3 min walk), Chimborazo Hospital, Richmond (5 min walk), Chimborazo Park, Richmond (6 min walk), St Patrick's Catholic Church, Richmond (9 min walk).

How to get to Church Hill Tunnel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church Hill Tunnel:

Train

Richmond Main Street (23 min walk)

Bus

A • Lines: 1A, 1C (35 min walk)
B • Lines: 1A, 1C (36 min walk)