Webb City in Jasper County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The Red Caboose
Memories of a Bye-Gone Era...the End of the Line
Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 19, 2026
1. The Red Caboose Marker
Caboose #1115, originally a boxcar built in 1920, was transformed into a caboose in 1938 and traveled over 2.7 million miles on the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway before its retirement in 1975, marking it as the last wooden caboose in service on the Frisco line.
In 1987, this historic caboose was acquired by a local businessman, restored to its authentic appearance, complete with a coal stove, fire bucket, restroom, conductor's desk, and cupola, and was showcased at Webb and Broadway.
The Frisco Railway, which provided both passenger and freight services from its depot at Daugherty and Madison in Webb City, is commemorated here. Additionally, a replica of Caboose #1115 was crafted by the Webb City High School Vocational Department, celebrating the town's rail heritage.
This replica caboose stands as a testament to Webb City's railroad history, situated between the historic Frisco to the west and the Missouri Pacific Railroad to the east, with the replica proudly displaying the logos of both railroads.
Erected by Dawson Heritage Foundation and Missouri Pacific Lines.
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Location. 37° 8.418′ N, 94° 27.756′ W. Marker is in Webb City, Missouri, in Jasper County. It is at the intersection of East Tracy Street and South Tom Street, on the right when traveling east on East Tracy Street. Marker is located at King Jack Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 106 E Tracy St, Webb City MO 64870, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Missouri. It is also in the American Lewis & Clark Corridor 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, the Louisiana Purchase, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Prosperity Junction Station and Street Car #60 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Kneeling Miner (within shouting distance of this marker); Webb City
Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 19, 2026
2. The Red Caboose Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 25, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
