Bellevue in Sandusky County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

NKP #1047

Mad River & NKP Railroad Museum

Photographed By Craig Doda, May 29, 2022

1. NKP #1047 Marker

Inscription. This wooden caboose, was built by Lafayette Car Works in 1882. It was rescued from a farmer's field in Michigantown, Indiana in 1986, where it was used as a clubhouse for a boy scout club. After 8 years of hard work, the restoration was complete. It was moved into this building to protect it from the elements. It is the oldest car in the museum.

Erected by Dave & Virginia Robinson.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.

Location. 41° 16.252′ N, 82° 50.466′ W. Marker is in Bellevue, Ohio, in Sandusky County. Marker is on Southwest Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bellevue OH 44811, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sandusky (a few steps from this marker); PRR #2 (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Morrison Flagler (within shouting distance of this marker); Erie RR Phone Booth (within shouting distance of this marker); N & W #514900 (within shouting distance of this marker); Milwaukee Road #740 (within shouting distance of this marker); B & O #2424 (within shouting distance of this marker); Plymouth Switcher (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bellevue.

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Photographed By Craig Doda, May 29, 2022

2. NKP #1047 Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, May 29, 2022

3. NKP #1047 Marker

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 69 times since then and 7 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.