Carbondale in Jackson County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Train Conductor

Photographed by Jason Voigt, November 26, 2020

1. Train Conductor Marker

Inscription. This statue was placed here by Station Carbondale, Inc. through donations from people dedicated to the preservation of Carbondale's railroad history.

The first train came to Carbondale, July 4, 1854. As many as 53 passenger trains passed through here each day at the peak of our railroad activity. We salute our railroaders for their hard work and dedication to their profession.

Erected 1997 by Station Carbondale, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1854.

Location. 37° 43.625′ N, 89° 12.992′ W. Marker is in Carbondale, Illinois, in Jackson County. It is on West Main Street (Illinois Route 13) east of South Illinois Avenue (U.S. 51), on the left when traveling west. West Main Street is one way, going west. Marker is at the base of the Train Conductor statue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 109 W Main St, Carbondale IL 62901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Illinois — Little Egypt

and in Shawnee Hills.

It is also in the American Midwest,

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in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Station #1 (a few steps from this marker); Station #9 (a few steps from this marker); Daniel Harmon Brush (within shouting distance of this marker); Station #2 (within shouting distance of this marker); Station #3 (within shouting distance of this marker); Station #4 (within shouting distance of this marker); Station #8 (within shouting distance of this marker); World War I (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carbondale.

Train Conductor statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, November 26, 2020

2. Train Conductor statue

Close-up of statue

Photographed by Jason Voigt, November 26, 2020

3. Train Conductor Marker

Marker is at the base of the Train Conductor statue.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 362 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 7, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.