New Franklin in Howard County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
KATY Caboose #127
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 11, 2011
1. KATY Caboose #127 Marker
KATY CABOOSE #127 became a landmark in the City of New Franklin on January 3, 1992. The voluntary assistance of dedicated citizens and generous donations of friends across the country made this possible.
CABOOSE #127 was in the service of the MKT Railroad from the early 1970's until their use was discontinued for safety reasons in the 1980's. This KATY Caboose was acquired and donated to the City by Ron Quinley, former resident of New Franklin, to be displayed in our community as a memorial to New Franklin's Railroad heritage and as a legacy for future generations to enjoy. This project was guided by a Board of volunteer citizens of New Franklin who diligently steered the fund raising, restoration, and moving of the caboose to this final resting place.
WE PROUDLY DEDICATE this historic railroad marker to the memory of our once great KATY Railroad and its many dedicated men and women who served her well.
Erected 1992 by Dedicated Citizens of New Franklin.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Katy Trail State Park series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1849.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located
this page online
Regionally, this marker was in Little Dixie and in the Missouri River Corridor. It was also in the American Midwest, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, in the Corn Belt, and on the Santa Fe Trail Corridor. Globally, it was in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: Santa Fe Trail Marker (within shouting distance of this marker); End of Boone's Lick Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); City of Trails (within shouting distance of this marker); Franklin (within shouting distance of this marker); Franklin and New Franklin (within shouting distance of this marker); Missouri - Kansas - Texas Railroad (within shouting distance of this marker); "Missouri Waltz" (within shouting distance of this marker); First Baptist Church (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Franklin.
Also see . . .
1. KATY Railroad Historical Society. (Submitted on July 6, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. MKT History Along the KATY Trail. (Submitted on July 6, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
3. KATY Railroad History. (Submitted on July 6, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 11, 2011
2. KATY Caboose #127 and Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 11, 2011
3. KATY Caboose #127
Credits. This page was last revised on July 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 941 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 6, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
