Rockville 1883 Depot
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brwhiz
N 39° 45.734 W 087° 13.391
16S E 480883 N 4401391
This historic Train Station, now serving as the local tourist information center, is located at 401 E Ohio Street in Rockville, Indiana.
Waymark Code: WMHH4P
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 07/10/2013
Views: 3
This station was reportedly built by the Pennsylvania Railraod in 1883. Some historical information calls this the Vandalia Station at Rockville. Now it is a trailhead on the Rails-to-Trails trail that passes on the old railroad right-of-way. It is also the starting point for all five organized routes that take you through the surrounding contryside to visit the covered bridges for which the area is famous.
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?:
Parke County Tourist Information Center
What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Pennsylvania Railroad
Station/Depot Web Site: Not listed
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