East Troy in Walworth County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
East Troy Railroad
Wisconsin’s Last Interurban Line
Photographed By Paul F, July 21, 2010
1. East Troy Railroad Marker
Inscription.
East Troy Railroad. Wisconsin’s Last Interurban Line. The East Troy Railroad is the last vestige of Wisconsin’s once broad network of electric interurban railways. Concentrated in the southeastern quarter of the State this network once totaled approximately 385 miles of track. Most of the interurban railway mileage in Wisconsin was built between 1890 and 1910; the last interurban passenger in the State was carried in 1963 by The North Shore Line. The East Troy Interurban Line, formerly a part of The Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Company, carried passengers between East Troy and Milwaukee from 1907 until 1939. Since 1939 the six mile line has existed as a railroad freight connection for the Village of East Troy.
The East Troy Railroad is the last vestige of Wisconsin’s once broad network of electric interurban railways. Concentrated in the southeastern quarter of the State this network once totaled approximately 385 miles of track. Most of the interurban railway mileage in Wisconsin was built between 1890 and 1910; the last interurban passenger in the State was carried in 1963 by The North Shore Line. The East Troy Interurban Line, formerly a part of The Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Company, carried passengers between East Troy and Milwaukee from 1907 until 1939. Since 1939 the six mile line has existed as a railroad freight connection for the Village of East Troy.
Erected 1973 by State Historical Society of Wisconsin. (Marker Number 190.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 42° 47.314′ N, 88° 24.281′ W. Marker is in East Troy, Wisconsin, in Walworth County. Marker is on Church St., ¼ mile north of Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 Church St, East Troy WI 53120, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown. All relate to TMER&L (The Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Co.)
Photographed By Paul F, July 21, 2010
2. East Troy Railroad Marker
Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 7, 2021
3. East Troy Railroad Marker
Photographed By Paul F, July 21, 2010
4. East Troy Railroad Terminal Building
Photographed By Paul F, July 21, 2010
5. East Troy Railroad Terminal Building and Rolling Stock
Photographed By Paul F, July 21, 2010
6. East Troy Railroad Marker
National Register of Historic Places Plaque
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,062 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on January 29, 2015, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 23, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. 3. submitted on November 29, 2021, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 23, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.