Milan Historical Railroad Museum - Milan, MO
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N 40° 12.133 W 093° 06.940
15T E 490155 N 4450208
Former Quincy, Missouri & Pacific Railroad Station now a museum.
Waymark Code: WMJ51Y
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 09/25/2013
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County of Museum: Sullivan County
Location of Museum: E. 3rd St. & Short St., Milan
Some History of Museum: "The depot, commonly known as the Milan Railroad Depot was built in 1882 to accommodate passengers and freight arriving and departing on the Quincy, Missouri and Pacific Railroad. Like many communities of that era, Milan was eager to participate in the growth and development the railroad would bring. In 1870 the citizens of Sullivan County voted to subscribe $200,000 for capital stock of the Q.M.&P Railroad and the agreement contained the following stipulation: "Said railroad to be located and constructed through the county from east to west, in a line as nearly through the center of the county as practicable; the railroad company to locate, build and maintain a general freight and passenger depot within one-half mile of the town of Milan." Construction of the tracts began in Quincy in 1870. The "Quincy Route's" arrival in Kirksville (about 35 miles east of Milan) in 1872 marked the end of the tracks for seven years because of the depression and financial problems. It was 1879 before the rails reached Milan. The railroad ceased its operation in the county as a connection point in 1939." - National Register nomination