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 Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Depot – Jefferson, IA
N 42° 00.900 W 094° 22.070
15T E 386744 N 4652346
A stone marker tells the story of the depot and railroad line that went through Jefferson.
Waymark Code: WMBJNY
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 05/27/2011
Published By: PFF
Views: 1
A stone marker tells the story of the depot and railroad line:
“Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Depot, built in 1901. In 1881, a narrow gauge rail line was built by the Wabash, St. Louis, and Pacific Railroad from Des Moines through Greene County to Spirit Lake. Ten years later it was widened to standard gauge and taken over by the Milwaukee Road until 1980.
“For a few years, 1984-1990, it was used by the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad. Last passenger train April 12, 1952. Rails removed winter of 1991-1992.”
The depot now houses historical displays of train memorabilia as well as a gallery for local artists. The Greene County Art Council holds art shows of various media on a regular basis.
Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: No
Is the station/depot open to the public?: Yes
If the station/depot is not being used for railroad purposes, what is it currently used for?:
Displays of railroad memorabilia and art gallery
What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul and Pacific Railroad, Wabash, St. Louis, and Pacific Railroad, Wabash, St. Louis, and Pacific Railroad, Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Station/Depot Web Site: Not listed
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