Churubusco Railroad Depot
The depot was located where the current Post Office is located. The Stites Hotel was located to the immediate north. The Detroit, Eel River and Illinois railroad came to town in 1853, and was a vital reason for the growth of the town. the depot was considered one of the most luxurious in N.E. Indiana.
Over the years, the Vandalia, Pennsylvania, Penn Central, and Conrail were some of the railways coming through town. In its prime, 15-20 trains, both freight and passenger ran these rails. the last train went through Churubusco in 1962,
For more railroad information, stop at the Churubusco History Center.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.
Location. 41° 13.832′ N, 85° 19.178′ W. Marker is in Churubusco, Indiana, in Whitley County. It is on East State Street (U.S. 205) just west of North Main Street (U.S. 33), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 N Main St, Churubusco IN 46723, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Northern Indiana and in Greater Fort Wayne. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Here's how Churubusco got its name (a few steps from this marker); Little Turtle (within shouting distance of this marker); Churubusco War Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in
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Another marker is no longer nearby. The Brumbaugh Popcorn Stand (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed).
Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2021, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 821 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 5, 2021, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
