Chicago-Milwaukee-St. Paul Depot – Walnut Grove Pioneer Village - Long Grove, IA - Train Stations/Depots on Waymarking.com

This train depot was originally built on land purchased by the Northwestern Railroad and then later by the Davenport-Rock Island and Northwestern Railroad. The Chicago-Milwaukee-St. Paul bought the property in 1879. The first depot agent was Phineas Curtis, the first engine was “Old Eagle,” and the last train through was the “Dixon Bumblebee.”

Built in 1870 the depot operated for 100 years before being purchased privately and donated to the Walnut Grove Pioneer Village in 1977. The building was moved to the present grounds, renovated a year later and is now open to tourists visiting the historical village.

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?: Museum at historical Walnut Grove Pioneer Village What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Northwestern Railroad, Davenport-Rock Island and Northwestern Railroad, Chicago-Milwaukee-St. Paul Station/Depot Web Site: [Web Link]

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Date Logged Log User Rating   04/27/2017 Burnt Turtles visited it