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

Wabash Depot

Wabash Depot/Moravia Historical Complex

— 1903 —

Wabash Depot Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, June 16, 2025

1. Wabash Depot Marker

Inscription.
In 1903, the Wabash Depot was built on the north side of West North Street, using Queen Anne style architecture. When the Wabash Railroad donated the depot to the Moravia Area Historical Society in 1975, it was relocated to the south side of the street. Moravia's Wabash Depot, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is one of only two remaining standard plan wooden Wabash depots in Iowa.

Nearly unaltered on the interior and exterior, the exterior restoration was completed in 2021. Using an old photo for authenticity, the iconic trim was replicated by local craftsman, Bill Mullins, in 2022.

Erected by Moravia Historical Complex.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.

Location. 40° 53.525′ N, 92° 49.51′ W. Marker is in Moravia, Iowa, in Appanoose County. It is on West North Street east of Myra Lane, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 712 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: Coal Mine Car (here, next to this marker); Section Car (a few steps from this marker); Emergency Siren (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Fairview School (within shouting distance of this marker); James Floyd Stevens (within shouting distance of this marker); Summer Kitchen (within shouting distance of this marker); Outhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Main Station Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker). 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. Wabash 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 81 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 21, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.