Moravia in Appanoose County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Interurban Depot

Wabash Depot/Moravia Historical Complex

— 1903 —

Interurban Depot Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, June 16, 2025

1. Interurban Depot Marker

Inscription.
The Interurban Depot was built at the beginning of the 20th century. Circa 1902 the operation was electrified, starting with 3 motor cars. And by 1914 the Interurban Depot fulfilled Moravia's dream of being the best small-town center of transportation. A busy two-hour schedule took riders to many different locations, enabling passengers to reach their destination and return the same day.

By 1923, passenger rail traffic began an irreversible decline after peak ridership of 400,000 in 1918. In the early 1950's, the line saw a resurgence in rail traffic. But by 1967, the final two interurban rail cars had been removed and power was cut, ending the electric rail operations here.

Erected by Moravia Historical Complex.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.

Location. 40° 53.553′ N, 92° 49.548′ W. Marker is in Moravia, Iowa, in Appanoose County. It is on West North Street east of Myra Lane, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 802 W North St, Moravia IA 52571, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Iowa. It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Section Car (within shouting distance of this marker); Wabash Depot (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Coal Mine Car (within shouting distance of this marker); Emergency Siren (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fairview School (about 300 feet away); Outhouse (about 300 feet away); Summer Kitchen (about 400 feet away); James Floyd Stevens (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Moravia.

Also see . . . Wabash Depot Museum Complex. From the City of Moravia's website, more information on the historical train site. (Submitted on June 21, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Photographed by Jason Voigt, June 16, 2025

2. Interurban Depot Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 82 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 21, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.