St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Iron Mountain Railroad
Life in 1800's Carondelet
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, September 14, 2019
1. Iron Mountain Railroad Marker
The Iron Mountain Railroad's tracks were laid in 1855. It traveled to St. Louis to Carondelet 10 times per day, spurring a great deal of industry in the community.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 38° 32.5′ N, 90° 15.858′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. Marker is at the intersection of Marceau Street and South Broadway, on the right when traveling east on Marceau Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saint Louis MO 63111, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Volunteer Fire Dept. (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Eads' Ironclads (approx. 0.4 miles away); Dedicated to James B. Eads (approx. 0.4 miles away); Susan Blow (approx. half a mile away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); Carondelet Hotel (approx. 0.8 miles away); Longwood The "Hancock Place" (approx. 0.9 miles away); Carondelet Drum Corps (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, September 14, 2019
2. Iron Mountain Railroad Marker
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, September 14, 2019
3. Iron Mountain Railroad Marker
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, September 14, 2019
4. Iron Mountain Railroad Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 18, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
