Greenville in Bond County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Vandalia Railroad Depot

Photographed By Thomas Smith, May 27, 2023

1. Vandalia Railroad Depot Marker

Inscription. In December of 1868, the rails were laid to the Greenville Depot. One of the first locomotives on the Vandalia Line was named "Greenville". The original depot was improved, enlarged and destroyed by fire about 1910. The present structure was partially destroyed by fire in 1975. Shank Real Estate rebuilt the depot to its present condition, and now serves as their office.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.

Location. 38° 53.076′ N, 89° 24.792′ W. Marker is in Greenville, Illinois, in Bond County. Marker is at the intersection of Franklin Street and South 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north on Franklin Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1000 S 3rd St, Greenville IL 62246, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Third Street Jail (approx. 0.4 miles away); State Bank of Hoiles & Sons (approx. half a mile away); Greenville Public Library (approx. half a mile away); Turret Building (approx. half a mile away); Kendall Morse Town House (approx. half a mile away); Ronald Reagan (approx. half a mile away); Greenville (approx. half a mile away); Bond County Civil War Memorial (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.

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Photographed By Thomas Smith, May 27, 2023

2. Vandalia Railroad Depot Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2023, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 119 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 27, 2023, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.