Chicago and Eastern Illinois Depot - West Frankfort, Illinois
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BruceS
N 37° 53.862 W 088° 55.698
16S E 330457 N 4196217
Former railroad depot now military museum in West Frankfort, Illinois.
Waymark Code: WM6J67
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 06/09/2009
Views: 2
The depot was built in about 1912 for the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad at time of great coal mining activity in the area. After the depot close it was renovated by the Franklin Area Historical Society and now houses a museum with memorabilia from 20th century wars.
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?:
Military/veterans Museum.
What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad
Station/Depot Web Site: Not listed
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