Pierson Depot Caboose - Pioneer Art Village
N 29° 10.974 W 081° 25.392
17R E 458852 N 3228323
After the depot was relocated here, the caboose soon followed. Has been rehabilitated and contains Railroading memorabelia.
Waymark Code: WM7G9R
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 10/22/2009
Views: 10
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
Current Use:
Display
Type Of Caboose: Cupola, "Standard"
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Visit Instructions:
Please visit the location of the caboose, brake van, or guard van, provide visit details through photo or narrative.