Williamsville, IL, Depot
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N 39° 57.243 W 089° 32.971
16S E 282215 N 4425769
The train station in Williamsville, IL, that is now the public library.
Waymark Code: WM1DCP
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 04/11/2007
Views: 49
The train station in Williamsville, IL. The railroad was the Chicago and Alton RR. The tracks were their line between Chicago and St. Louis. The railroad later became the Gulf, Mobile, and Ohio RR, then Illinois Central Gulf, Southern Pacific, and finally and currently Union Pacific. There are ten Amtrak trains (five in each direction) that go by here, but do not stop, everyday between Chicago and St. Louis. The closest Amtrak stops are Springfield, IL, about 12 miles to the south and Lincoln, IL, about 16 miles to the north.
This depot is now the Williamsville Public Library. The open hours are listed below.
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?:
The station is now the Williamsville Public Library. Hours are 10 am to 2 pm and 5 pm to 8 pm Monday through Thursday; closed Friday and Sunday; and open 10 am to 12 pm Saturday
What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Chicago and Alton; Gulf, Mobile, and Ohio
Station/Depot Web Site: Not listed
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