Bellevue in Huron County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Milwaukee Road #740
Mad River & NKP Railroad Museum
Morse Horsepower - 1200 Hp
Model H-12-44
Built - 1952
Built in Beloit, Wisconsin for the Milwaukee Road, it was originally #2310. It was one of 75 total units for the Milwaukee Road. The 740 was donated to us by Mr. Pete George in 1982.
This Sign in Place in Honor of: Ashtyn, Adryan & Poppa
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad series list.
Location. 41° 16.255′ N, 82° 50.429′ W. Marker is in Bellevue, Ohio, in Huron County. It is on Southwest Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bellevue OH 44811, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Western Reserve. 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 Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Henry Morrison Flagler (a few steps from this marker); NKP #900 (a few steps from this marker); Plymouth Switcher (a few steps from this marker); Erie RR Phone Booth (a few steps from this marker); L&H #1812 (a few steps from this marker); NKP #70130 (a few steps from this marker); NKP #329 (a few steps from this marker); CEI #7 (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bellevue.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 266 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 10, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.


