Gerald in Franklin County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Gerald Depot
Rock Island
— Built 1909, Relocated 1986 —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 21, 2019
1. Gerald Depot Marker
Inscription.
Gerald Depot. Rock Island. The Rock Island Railroad was completed through Gerald in March, 1901. In 1902, a depot was built. Destroyed by fire, the present depot was erected to replace it and was operational until March, 1975, when the Rock Island Railroad filed bankruptcy. Scheduled for demolition, the Gerald citizens wished to preserve the historic depot raising funds to move the depot to the present location. This depot is the only remaining original Rock Island Depot left on the Rock Island line and a part of the City of Gerald Heritage.
The Rock Island Railroad was completed through Gerald in March, 1901. In 1902, a depot was built. Destroyed by fire, the present depot was erected to replace it and was operational until March, 1975, when the Rock Island Railroad filed bankruptcy. Scheduled for demolition, the Gerald citizens wished to preserve the historic depot raising funds to move the depot to the present location. This depot is the only remaining original Rock Island Depot left on the Rock Island line and a part of the City of Gerald Heritage.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1901.
Location. 38° 23.826′ N, 91° 20.211′ W. Marker is in Gerald, Missouri, in Franklin County. Marker can be reached from West Fitzgerald Avenue (U.S. 50) west of West 6th Street, on the left when traveling west. Marker is on the side of the building that faces away from Highway 50. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 430 West Fitzgerald Avenue, Gerald MO 63037, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); White House Star (approx. 9˝ miles away); Cross Roads (approx. 9˝ miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 21, 2019
2. Gerald Depot
Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 274 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
