Joanna B.
4/7/2018
Our tour guide Matt did a great job telling us the history of the area. He answered all our questions and took his time explaining.
Historic Western and Atlantic Railroad Tunnel
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215 Clisby Austin Rd
Tunnel Hill, GA 30755
Discover the rich history of the Western & Atlantic Railroad Tunnel in Tunnel Hill, GA, at the Tunnel Hill Heritage Center and Museum. Immerse yourself in over 160 years of railroad and Civil War history as you explore the museum and marvel at the engineering feat of the first major railroad tunnel in the South, completed in 1850. Walk in the footsteps of Union and Confederate soldiers as you visit the historic Clisby Austin House, once a Confederate field hospital and later used as a headquarters for Union General William T. Sherman during the Atlanta Campaign.
Experience a guided tour through the tunnel itself, where you can see original drill marks from its construction and learn about the famous Civil War event, the Great Locomotive Chase, which passed through the tunnel in 1862. With fascinating artifacts on display and the opportunity to step back in time, the Tunnel Hill Heritage Center and Museum offers a captivating journey through history.
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Bryan T.
7/5/2024
Door says open, but it's locked up and a note saying they are out on a tour and to call Natalia, well Natalia doesn't answer phone. No information on when they might be back. I guess they expect...
Giveaway P.
2/25/2025
Ever had that heart-stopping moment? You try to log in, but your account is locked. Maybe it's your email, social media, or even your bank account. Panic sets in. What if you miss an important...
Dave O.
5/26/2018
I've learned a long time ago when I first started traveling that it pays to do a little research prior to setting out to see what's in and around the area you're traveling to or things you may...
Jim W.
10/23/2016
First, I'll state that if you (or others in your party) are train buffs or Civil War buffs, then this place would hold extra fascination. Even if you just want to get off the highway, drive ~ 3...
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