Lanesboro Information Center - Lanesboro, MN
N 43° 43.294 W 091° 58.552
15T E 582492 N 4841458
This former train depot in Lanesboro, Minnesota is now an information center and trail head office.
Waymark Code: WMB0BQ
Location: Minnesota, United States
Date Posted: 03/19/2011
Views: 8
The Root River State Trail was created from 42.3 miles of abanonded rail bed. It runs from the town of Fountian through Lanesboro and eastward to Houston, Minnesota. It is used year around for biking, hiking and cross country skiing. This reconstructed depot now serves as the Lanesboro Visitor Center, Minnesota DNR Trail Head Office, public meeting room and public restrooms.
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?:
It is being used as an information center and trail head office for the Root River State Trail.
What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Milwaukee Road
Station/Depot Web Site: Not listed
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