Paw Paw Tunnel, Canal tunnel in Allegany County, United States
The Paw Paw Tunnel extends 3,118 feet through Tunnel Hill, featuring brick-lined walls and an original towpath alongside a water channel.
Construction of this engineering project started in 1836 and took 14 years to complete, with costs reaching 600,000 dollars due to multiple delays.
The tunnel construction brought together different immigrant groups, including Irish laborers who worked under challenging conditions to complete this transportation route.
Visitors need flashlights to navigate through the dark tunnel, and must dismount from bicycles while walking on the towpath and adjacent boardwalks.
The tunnel contains weep holes, rope burns, and rub rails from canal boats, with brass plates marking distance intervals of 100 feet throughout its length.
Location: Allegany County
GPS coordinates: 39.55560,-78.46280
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:56
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