Stumphouse Tunnel – Walhalla, South Carolina

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Stumphouse Tunnel was designed as a railroad tunnel and built by Irish immigrants before the Civil War. It is not far from the town of Walhalla in Oconee County. When the Civil War broke out, work on the railroad came to a halt. There were failed efforts to restart the work after the war ended, but eventually it was abandoned.

Clemson University bought the tunnel in 1951 and used it to cure their famous Clemson blue cheese for many years. The tunnel is still owned by Clemson, but it is managed by the State Parks System.

If you are able to visit the tunnel, make sure to also see the legendary Issaqueena Falls.

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