Chillicothe in Livingston County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Going Somewhere
Created from an original painting by Fred Irvin, this scene portrays a pre-World War I Chillicothe setting. The Milwaukee [Road] Depot (demolished in 1977) serves as a backdrop for period vehicles and a drawn streetcar used to transport patrons to the station.
Kelly Poling, Muralist
Erected by Main Street Chillicothe, Chillicothe Development Corporation, and Chillicothe Rotary Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, Chillicothe Downtown Mural Walking Tour series list.
Location. 39° 47.68′ N, 93° 33.16′ W. Marker is in Chillicothe, Missouri, in Livingston County. Marker is on Locust Street south of Calhoun Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 710 Locust Street, Chillicothe MO 64601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Palace of Fashion (within shouting distance of this marker); Railroad Boom (within shouting distance of this marker); Glove Capital of the World (within shouting distance of this marker); Chillicothe City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Locust Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Home of Sliced Bread Mural (within shouting distance of this marker); 708-710 Washington Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chillicothe Business College (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chillicothe.
Also see . . . Milwaukee Road. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 26, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 426 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 31, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on February 26, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4. submitted on July 31, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.