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Ionia in Ionia County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
 

Wheel From Chesapeake & Ohio Caboose

 
 
Wheel From Chesapeake & Ohio Caboose Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Craig Doda, February 12, 2023
1. Wheel From Chesapeake & Ohio Caboose Marker
Inscription. This artifact recalls the importance of the railroads to Ionia's growth. The first railroad reached Ionia in 1857, and a second was built in 1869. In 1871-72, the Pere Marquette Railroad constructed a roundhouse and shop in Ionia to repair locomotives, tenders and passenger cars.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.
 
Location. 42° 58.953′ N, 85° 3.89′ W. Marker is in Ionia, Michigan, in Ionia County. Marker is on West Main Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 305 W Main St, Ionia MI 48846, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Flour Mill Rollers (here, next to this marker); Whetstone (within shouting distance of this marker); Carriage Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Ionia County Korean and Vietnam Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Downtown Ionia (about 400 feet away); Ionia's First Methodist Episcopal Church (about 400 feet away); City of Ionia Cornell Alley (about 400 feet away); Samuel & Anna Dexter / Erastus & Phoebe Yeomans / Dr. W.B. and Anthy Lincoln (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ionia.
 
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Wheel From Chesapeake & Ohio Caboose Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Craig Doda, February 12, 2023
2. Wheel From Chesapeake & Ohio Caboose Marker
Wheel From Chesapeake & Ohio Caboose Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Craig Doda, February 12, 2023
3. Wheel From Chesapeake & Ohio Caboose Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on February 16, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.

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