Dows RR Depot and Welcome Center, Dows, IA
N 42° 39.458 W 093° 29.978
15T E 459050 N 4722917
The Dows railroad depot was restored by the Dows Historical Society in 1988 to create an Iowa Welcome Center.
Waymark Code: WMBR3F
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 06/15/2011
Views: 4
This historical Burlington Northern/Rock Island depot, built in 1896, was the first train station to be constructed in Wright County. It operated as a depot until 1980 and was then restored by the Dows Historical Society eight years later to create an Iowa Welcome Center. The center offers a wide selection of travel information, Iowa souvenirs, and hand made items. A museum with railroad memorabilia and items of local historical significance are on display at the south end of the building. Restrooms and a telephone are also available for the tourists’ convenience. The depot was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.
Hours of Operation:
9-5 Monday through Saturday and 12-5 Sundays; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day and Easter
Public Washrooms: Mens and Womens Only
Snacks/Drinks at the facility: No - Look elsewhere
|
Visit Instructions:As a suggestion for your visit log, please make every effort to supply a brief-to-detailed note about your experience at the Waymark. If possible also include an image that was taken when you visited the Waymark. Images can be of yourself, a personal Waymarking signature item or just one of general interest that would be of value to others. Sharing your experience helps promote Waymarking and provides a dynamic history of your adventures.
Recent Visits/Logs:
| There are no logs for this waymark yet. |
|
|
|