Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum, Jackson, TN
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The Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum in Jackson, TN.
Waymark Code: WM1W15
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 07/17/2007
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Casey Jones....
America's Railroad Legend
Visit the Casey Jones Home and Railroad Museum located in Casey Jones Village and relive the life, legend and song that is Casey Jones. Climb aboard the 130 ton replica of engine #382 and ring the bell just like Casey did. Take a tour of the original 1890's home of Casey Jones that has been restored the way it was at the time of Casey's untimely death on April 30, 1900 and since 1956 has been a train museum dedicated to Casey Jones and railroad men and women everywhere. Kids of all ages won't want to miss the model train exhibit in a restored G. M. & O. railcar.
Theme:
Cultural History
Street Address:
56 Casey Jones Lane
Jackson, Tennessee 38305
Food Court: yes
Gift Shop: yes
Hours of Operation:
9am to 8 pm daily
Cost: 4.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Small
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
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