Haydenville Tunnel

The OES visited Haydenville Tunnel on April 27, 2002. Known as Ohio's last company town, Haydenville is a small town that sets off of Rt. 33, a few miles south of Logan. Founded in 1852 by Peter Hayden, his wish was to run an iron smelting business and in 1856 a coal furnace was delivered. Many mines and tunnels were dug into the sides of hills to gain access to the rich iron ore, coal, and clay deep within. The Haydenville Tunnel was built over 100 years ago in order to transport clay from the mines a few miles away to Haydenville's brick plant more easily. The tunnel was abandoned in the 1950's and hasn't been used since. The tunnel extended well beyond where it ends today. The first 120 yards of the tunnel are made of brick tiles and form an archway. When this stretch comes to an end, the tunnel becomes square with brick tiles serving as the walls and spaced wooden planks and the natural rock make up the ceiling. This portion of the tunnel only extends 30 yards to the point where the tunnel had collapsed a few years ago. Haydenville Tunnel is much more narrow and longer than the Moonville Tunnel, which is also featured in the structures section. Haydenville Tunnel is not as well known, however. It is supposed to be haunted by workers that were killed during it's construction. The tunnel may also be subject to the spirit of a young girl. EVP recordings and photos did not reveal anything of importance during our first trip. On return trips in June of 2003 and the summer of 2005 however, it was a different story. Not only did we (along with the Central Ohio Paranormal Society) get EVP, we actually captured an apparition on photo and what looks to be a rod on video! Thanks goes to Shannon and Rodney for being our guide at the Haydenville Tunnel.

Location Information: Abandoned

Haydenville Tunnel is located in Haydenville, Hocking County.

Photographs

	No, Not That Tunnel: We were deciding whether to climb over the collapsed section when we got this.
	Why Don't You Find Me?: This sounds like a little girl. May also say "Why don't you watch me?"
	Help Me Photo Guy: This EVP was recorded in the tunnel as an OES member was preparing to take a picture.
	Help Me OES: This EVP was recorded on the same trip as the EVP above. Someone was wearing an OES shirt.
	Help: Recorded during an investigation that was conducted in the tunnel. It could also say "Get Down."
	Ewww: Recorded during an investigation at the tunnel. It sounds like "Ewww" or maybe even "Hey You!"
	Let Go, Of Me: This voice sounds like an older gentleman saying "Let go, of me."
	Hey: This EVP was recorded during an investigation at the tunnel, saying "Hey" or "Yeah" to agree with the idea.
	Don't Blame It On Me: This spirit didn't want to be blamed for someone being touched on a previous trip.
	That's Her Arm I'm Touching. That's Her Arm: Recorded after an OES member was touched by unseen hands.
	Jesus Pending: Recorded in during an investigation, this EVP could also say "Help Me Please."
	Damn It, That's Not Fair: Recorded during an investigation, it was the first EVP we captured using foul language.
	Foreign Language: Not sure if this is a foreign language, or if it is saying "Get Down."
	Move On: We were on our way out of the tunnel when this EVP was captured telling us to "Move On."
	No One Breathe: Recorded as we were near the collapsed section of the tunnel saying "No One Breathe."
	That's Not Far: Recorded as near the center of the tunnel, about 50-60 yards in. May also say "That's Not Fair."
	Take That: This whispery voice was recorded where the brick ceiling and wooden-plank ceiling meets.
	Bless You: You must listen carefully for this one between the sneezes. It either whispers "Bless You" or "Atchoo."
	Leave Me Under: We got this one while walking back to the tunnel on a night-time trip. Audio was boosted.

	Full Speed Rod: This flying object, if not a bug appears to be what is known as a rod or sky fish.
	Slow Motion Rod: This is the same video as above, but at about half the speed to clearly see the rod.