Jenson Tunnel
Also known as Backbone Tunnel
About Jenson Tunnel
Jenson Tunnel was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 13, 1976. The Register lists it for its transportation, at the local level. The listing covers 5.5 acres.
What it isRailway tunnel in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 188 MB · National Archives↗Finding Jenson Tunnel
Northeast of Cameron off OK 112, in Pocola, OK
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Jenson Tunnel
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Jenson Tunnel
Is Jenson Tunnel on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 13, 1976 (Register number 76001567).
Is Jenson Tunnel a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Oklahoma has 18 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Fort Smith National Historic Site, 11.7 miles away.
Can you visit Jenson Tunnel?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Jenson Tunnel?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 188 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 86511367 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.