Pierson Railroad Depot - Pioneer Art Settlement
N 29° 10.974 W 081° 25.392
17R E 458852 N 3228323
One of several relocated historic structures displayed on the grounds of this history museum. The depot houses roalroading memorabelia and a large model railroad display.
Waymark Code: WM7G9F
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 10/22/2009
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According to the self guided map:
11) Pierson Railroad Depot: Built in 1885 along the new Jacksonville, Tampa, Key West Railway when it entered Pierson. The railway would later become part of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. The depot served this active agricultural community for nearly 100 years. It was moved to the Settlement in 1982. The caboose was moved in 1983.
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It is also listed on American Rails (http://www.american-rails.com/surviving-florida-railroad-stations.html):
Pierson: Originally built by the ACL, moved to Barberville and used as a museum
How it was moved: Other
Type of move: City to City
Building Status: Public
Related Website: [Web Link]
Original Location: Not Listed
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