Concordia in Lafayette County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Missouri Pacific Caboose
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 11, 2011
1. Missouri Pacific Caboose Marker
Missouri Pacific Caboose, #13645, a gift of the Union Pacific Railway Company, was located in the park on March 10, 1989, a reminder that from May, 1871 to July, 1982 a railroad ran from Lexington to Sedalia through Concordia.
The Lexington and St. Louis Railroad Company was incorporated on December 9, 1859, and from the 1880's to the 1930's this was a busy track. Passenger service was discontinued in the 1940's, and the last freight train rolled over the track on July 29, 1982.
The depot was sold and relocated in 1976. With the abandonment of service and track removal, the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company donated the Central Park, with an appraised value of $56,408, to the city. This had been leased from the company since May 11, 1911.
Erected by Concordia Area Heritage Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is March 10, 1989.
Location. 38° 58.978′ N, 93° 34.152′ W. Marker is in Concordia, Missouri, in Lafayette County. It is at the intersection of SW 6th Street and Gordon Street, on the left when traveling west on SW 6th Street. Marker and caboose
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Regionally, this marker is in the Missouri River Corridor. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, in the Corn Belt, and on the Santa Fe Trail Corridor. 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: Concordia Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Replica of the Statue of Liberty (within shouting distance of this marker); Kathryn Kuhlman (within shouting distance of this marker); Massacre Site / Concordia (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Lions Club Clock Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilk School Bell (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Paul's College (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Concordia.
Also see . . .
1. Missouri Pacific Railroad. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on June 15, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Missouri Pacific Historical Society. Society website homepage (Submitted on June 15, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 11, 2011
2. Missouri Pacific Caboose and Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 11, 2011
3. Missouri Pacific Caboose
Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,254 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 30, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
