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Merci Train Boxcars Historical Markers

Markers associated with the 1949 Merci Train, AKA the French Gratitude Train or the Forty and Eight, that were filled with French "gifts of gratitude" to the American people for their support during two world wars. One car went to each of the 48 states, with the remaining car shared by the District of Columbia and Hawaii.
 
By Cosmos Mariner, June 11, 2014
Arizona Merci Train Marker (wide view; marker on left; boxcar restoration plaque on right)
1 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Scottsdale, South Scottsdale — Merci Train Boxcar — A Gift of Friendship —
Near East Indian Bend Road east of North Scottsdale Road, on the right when traveling east.
2 ► Arkansas, Phillips County, Helena — Arkansas' Mercí Car —
On Pecan Street south of Porter Street, on the left when traveling south.
3 ► California, Fresno County, Fresno, Downtown — Via Liberation — Voie de la Liberte 1944 —
On Fresno Street near L Street, on the right when traveling east.
4 ► California, Fresno County, Fresno, McLane — French Merci Train Boxcar —
Near North First Street.
5 ► California, Fresno County, Fresno, McLane — French Merci Train Boxcar Cover — Dedicated July 9, 2021 —
Near North First Street.
6 ► Delaware, Sussex County, Seaford, Seaford Hundred — SC-94 — Forty & Eight Boxcar —
On North Front Street at Poplar Street, on the right when traveling south on North Front Street.
7 ► Florida, Volusia County, Holly Hill — Merci Box Car — La Societe des Quarante Hommes et Huit Chevaux — Dedicated December 7, 1986 —
On MacArthur Circle east of Ridgewood Avenue (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling north.
8 ► Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — Forty et Eight —
Near O'Day Road north of Yellow River Road, on the right when traveling north.
9 ► Kansas, Ellis County, Hays — Merci Train Boxcar —
On Canterbury Drive at 13th Street, on the left when traveling north on Canterbury Drive.
10 ► Kentucky, Nelson County, New Haven — 40-et 8 Box Car —
Near Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
11 ► Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge — Merci Train —
On North Blvd..
12 ► Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge — Merci Train —
Near North Boulevard near Third Street, on the right when traveling east.
13 ► Mississippi, Hinds County, Jackson — Merci Train Memorial — History of the Merci Train — 40 & 8 Boxcar —
On Commerce Street west of South Jefferson Street.
14 ► Missouri, Pettis County, Sedalia — The Merci Boxcar —
Near West 16th Street.
15 ► New Hampshire, Hillsborough County, Manchester, Rimmon Heights — Merci Box Car —
On Reed Street at Reed Street just off Bremer Street when traveling south on Reed Street.
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16 ► North Dakota, Burleigh County, Bismarck — Boxcar used in the 1st World War —
On East Boulevard Ave..
17 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Port Clinton — Gratitude Train —
On Niagra Road, on the left when traveling north.
18 ► Ohio, Ottawa County, Port Clinton — Merci Train —
On Niagra Road, on the left when traveling north.
19 ► Pennsylvania, Lebanon County, Fort Indiantown Gap — 40 & 8 Boxcar —
On Fisher Avenue at Clement Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Fisher Avenue.
20 ► South Carolina, Lee County, Bishopville — Gratitude Train - Merci America — Train de la Reconnaisance Francaise —
On North Main Street north of West Council Street, on the left when traveling north.
21 ► South Dakota, Beadle County, Huron — "French Boxcar" —
On 3rd Street Southwest west of Livestock Ave, on the right when traveling west.
22 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — French Boxcar — Ogden Union Station
On Wall Avenue near 24th Street (Utah Route 53), on the right when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
23 ► Utah, Weber County, Ogden — The Merci Train —
Near Wall Avenue.
24 ► West Virginia, Mason County, Point Pleasant — French Oak — West Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs —
On Main Street 0.1 miles south of 1st Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
25 ► West Virginia, McDowell County, Welch — Merci Boxcar —
On Riverside Drive (Route 16) north of Coal Heritage Road (U.S. 52), on the right when traveling south.
26 ► Wyoming, Laramie County, Cheyenne — The Merci Train 40 & 8 Boxcar — You Will Not Be Forgotten —
On East Lincolnway at Big Horn Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Lincolnway.
 
 
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Nov. 13, 2026