Lake Iola Interurban Site
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Markerman62
N 38° 41.760 W 085° 46.430
16S E 606630 N 4283755
Located in William H. Graham Park at the end of Bond Street, Scottsburg
Waymark Code: WM181AX
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 05/08/2023
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Side 1
Indianapolis and Louisville Traction Company organized to build track between Seymour and Sellersburg as part of the interurban line which extended from Indianapolis to Louisville; track completed in 1907. First railway in the country to operate on 1200 volt high tension, direct current system powered by generators at this site.
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Side 2
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Car barn and water tower also built on this site. Artificial lake — later named Lake Iola — created as water source for power equipment. Indiana Railroad abandoned operation; last train October 31, 1939. Building foundations and some track remain. Land around Lake Iola is now property of Scottsburg, service the city as park and interpretive center.
County: Scott County
Year Placed: 2002
Name: Lake Iola Interurban Site
ID#: 72.2002.6
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