Ohio’s rail legacy runs on endurance. Railroads transformed how people and products moved, tying Ohio’s farms, factories, and cities to the rest of the nation. Stations welcomed travelers, freight yards powered economies, and steel rails reshaped the landscape itself. Ohio’s railroad story is one of connection.
The Ohio Transportation Trail is a statewide, self-guided driving trail launched by America 250-Ohio to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary. It features over 80 experiential sites statewide that tell the story of how Ohio’s aviation, rail, waterway, and automotive innovations shaped the nation.
Gallia County’s top along the Trail!
Gallipolis Railroad Freight Station Museum
The Gallipolis Railroad Freight Station served as a busy freight depot for the Chesapeake & Ohio and the Baltimore & Ohio railroads. Discover the vital role railroads played in the development of the local area and a collection of memorabilia relating to southeastern Ohio. Various rail cars are on display in the reconstructed freight yard and have audio-visual equipment, allowing on-board activities to learn how the railroads function.
918 Third Ave., Gallipolis
gallipolisrailroad.org
