New Albany in Floyd County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Silver Hills Trolley Car Line
(1891-1932)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 25, 2022
1. Silver Hills Trolley Car Line Marker
Inscription.
Silver Hills Trolley Car Line. The Silver Hills New Albany Highland Railway was established in 1890. Construction began in early 1891, and the line opened for passenger service on the 4th of May. Patrons boarded the electric cars at a depot located on West Spring and Eighth Streets. The Highland Railway served the community of Silver Hills exclusively for 14 years, providing transportation to homes on the Hill, Scenic Park and the Silver Heights Camp Grounds. In 1905, the Highland Railway was sold to the Louisville and Southern Indiana Traction Company. The depot was removed and the track was connected to the city street car line. It continued to serve Silver Hills until May of 1932, when the line ceased operation.
The Silver Hills New Albany Highland Railway was established in 1890. Construction began in early 1891, and the line opened for passenger service on the 4th of May. Patrons boarded the electric cars at a depot located on West Spring and Eighth Streets. The Highland Railway served the community of Silver Hills exclusively for 14 years, providing transportation to homes on the Hill, Scenic Park and the Silver Heights Camp Grounds. In 1905, the Highland Railway was sold to the Louisville & Southern Indiana Traction Company. The depot was removed and the track was connected to the city street car line. It continued to serve Silver Hills until May of 1932, when the line ceased operation.
Erected 2017 by Silver Hills Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is May 4, 1891.
Location. 38° 16.926′ N, 85° 50.117′ W. Marker is in New Albany, Indiana, in Floyd County. Marker is on Spring Street Hill, 0.1 miles west of West 8th Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Albany IN 47150, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . New Albany Highland Railway. Pictorial slideshow of the trolley line during its days of operation. (Silver Hills Historical Society) (Submitted on October 2, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 25, 2022
2. Silver Hills Trolley Car Line Marker
The trolley route has been converted to a nature trail.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 164 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 2, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
