Medora in Billings County, North Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Medora Depot & Railroad
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 20, 2015
1. Medora Depot & Railroad Marker
The railroad reached the Little Missouri River in 1880. The Northern Pacific Railroad named the stop Pyramid Park.
When the Marquis de Mores and Theodore Roosevelt arrived in 1883, the train depot was on the west side of the Little Missouri River. In 1884, Northern Pacific Railroad trains began stopping in the new town of Medora, located on the east side of the river.
The depot building was situated near the present day Medora Convenience Store. The building was perpendicular to the railroad tracks, with the office and agent’s window on the track-side of the building. This depot was destroyed by fire in 1925.
A depot building was moved in from Yates, Montana and used until 1968, when mail and passenger service was discontinued. The building was sold and dismantled.
In 1977, the City of Medora replicated the original depot.
(Marker Number 17.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #26 Theodore Roosevelt series list.
Location. 46° 54.793′ N, 103° 31.502′ W. Marker is in Medora, North Dakota, in Billings County. Marker is at the intersection of Pacific Avenue and 3rd Street, on the right when
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Custer Trail (here, next to this marker); Hunting and Trapping (here, next to this marker); Margaret Roberts (within shouting distance of this marker); Medora Education (within shouting distance of this marker); Medora Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Roberts Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The President Returns (within shouting distance of this marker); Stockmens State Bank (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Medora.
More about this marker. Two photographs of the Medora Depot appear on the marker, along with a map showing the route of the Northern Pacific railroad.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 20, 2015
2. Medora Depot & Railroad Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 20, 2015
3. Marker in Medora
There are two markers at this location. The Medora Depot & Railroad marker is seen here on the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 799 times since then and 108 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 1, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
