Columbia in Monroe County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Columbia Depot

Third Location

Photographed by Thomas Smith, January 19, 2025

1. Columbia Depot Marker

Inscription. This is the site of the third and final train depot in Columbia. It was used for passengers and freight until passenger train service ended on October 14, 1958. This is when the last north and south runs of the Gulf Coast Rebel rolled through Columbia. The depot was demolished in 1973. The original depot was on the southwest corner of Rueck Rd. The second depot was located directly across the tracks from here. Columbia

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is October 14, 1958.

Location. 38° 26.728′ N, 90° 11.835′ W. Marker is in Columbia, Illinois, in Monroe County. It is on Locust Street 0.1 miles east of North Briegel Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 320 Locust St, Columbia IL 62236, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater St. Louis.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the

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Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Main Street Siding (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Locust Street Whistle Post (about 300 feet away); Memorial in honor of our sons and daughters (about 500 feet away); South Metter Whistle Post (about 600 feet away); American Legion Memorial Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Masonic Lodge & State Theater (approx. 0.2 miles away); First National Bank (approx. 0.2 miles away); Schneider House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.

Photographed by Thomas Smith, January 19, 2025

2. Columbia Depot Marker

Photographed by Thomas Smith, January 19, 2025

3. Columbia Depot Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2025, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 189 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 19, 2025, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.