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Historical Markers and War Memorials in St. Louis County, Missouri
Clayton is the county seat for St. Louis County
Adjacent to St. Louis County, Missouri
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On Howdershell Road, 0.1 miles south of Charbonier Road, on the left when traveling north.
The timeless obelisk standing guard here was
commissioned by a patriotic Florissant Community to
honor those brave souls who gave the last full measure of
devotion to our Nation during the Vietnam War.
Some Patriots were etched on the stone . . . — — Map (db m233515) WM
On Saint Francois Street west of North New Florissant Road, on the right when traveling west.
Commissioned by the Spanish Governor as the Military and Civil Commandant of the village of St. Ferdinand de Florissant throughout the Spanish regime, often described as a man of honesty and integrity who shaped and guided the little settlement of . . . — — Map (db m145290) HM
On Saint Francois Street just east of Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east.
Frank and Jo married in 1943 and opened Korte Hardware, 610 St. Francois, in 1946. Devoted to family and faith they put a priority on community service with leadership roles in Fire Department, Hospital, Chamber, Valley of Flowers, Historical . . . — — Map (db m149392) HM
On St. Francois Street west of North Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling west.
Grace Ebbesmeyer, the second youngest of 9. Married Don Zykan, Sr. in 1951 & mother of 5. Officer & Owner Zykan Bros. Family Business. Chamber Outstanding Person of the Year 2006, Past President OTP & STL Soroptomist Club. Receiver of Christian . . . — — Map (db m147815) HM
On Rue Saint Francois just west of North New Florissant Road, on the right when traveling west.
He was a descendant of Joseph Aubuchon who was in Florissant as early as 1799. In 1857 when the Missouri State Legislature changed Florissants form of government from trusteeship to mayor-council he became the first mayor under the
Special . . . — — Map (db m145368) HM
On Saint Francois Street west of Saint Charles Street, on the right when traveling east.
Florissant history was her passion from childhood. Gretchen helped save the Myers House from demolition when Highway 170 was built & later became President of Historic Florissant dedicated to preserving the Gettemeier House. She served on the Old . . . — — Map (db m232210) HM
On Rue Saint Francois at Boone Street, on the right when traveling east on Rue Saint Francois.
Hal Schuchmann, Army Veteran & Wash U grad, Florissant Ward 6 Councilman from 1963 - 1975 & advocated building existing City Hall & both Civic Centers. On 1963 Board of Freeholders which drafted current City Charter. Lord of Valley Flowers Court for . . . — — Map (db m149394) HM
On Saint Francois Street at Saint Pierre Street, on the right when traveling east on Saint Francois Street.
While campaigning for the 1934 State Senate Race, Harry S. Truman gave a speech, at this spot, to the residents of the farming community of Florissant. Upon completion of his speech, he visited with shop owners on St. Francois Street.
In 1945, . . . — — Map (db m232217) HM
On Rue Saint Francois east of North St. Jacques Street, on the right when traveling west.
A life-long resident of Florissant and World War II Army Veteran. He was an active member of American Legion Post 444 and Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Henry operated Hendel's Market for forty-seven years as a popular neighborhood grocery store. He . . . — — Map (db m147812) HM
On Saint Francois Street just east of North Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling west.
He was Florissant's first full-time salaried City Clerk, serving from 1950 to 1960. In that ten year period, the population of Florissant increased 921%. In 1960, he was elected as the first full-time Mayor and the last Mayor under the 1857 Charter. . . . — — Map (db m147808) HM
Near South New Florissant Road, 0.1 miles south of Regina Ct, on the right when traveling south.
James "Jay" Russell, long-serving Missouri statesman and Florissant businessman presented this tank to the City of Florissant in 1964. The Sherman Tank was the primary battle tank used in World War II to help the United States and the Allied forces . . . — — Map (db m151229) HM WM
On Rue Saint Francois at Saint Ferdinand Street, on the right when traveling east on Rue Saint Francois.
Statesman and Florissant businessman. Jay was Missouri State Legislator from 1962 - 1990 Lewis & Clark Democratic Committeeman 1970 - 2008 House of Representatives - Chairman - Appropriations - member of numerous committees. He appropriated funds . . . — — Map (db m149380) HM
On Rue Saint Francois at St. Jean Street, on the right when traveling west on Rue Saint Francois.
Co-Owned Fischer's Department Store with his brother Al, the oldest business in Florissant still in operation. Served as a Flight Engineer on a B17 Crew during World War II. Charter Member and past President of Florissant Rotary Club and Rotary . . . — — Map (db m145345) HM
On Rue Saint Francois at Boone Street, on the right when traveling west on Rue Saint Francois.
He was the first Mayor elected under the 1963 Charter. During his administration a new Community Center and Civic Center were built. He initiated the LSV program and free bus service for older residents. Proud of his Irish ancestry, he was . . . — — Map (db m145414) HM
On Saint Francois Street west of Saint Pierre Street, on the right when traveling east.
Jack was one of 12 siblings raised on a farm in Florissant. In 1948 Jack & John "Tucker" Kohnen established Kay Bee Electric with offices in Florissant. Jack & Anita Meyer were married in 1949 & raised 6 children. Jack was a active member of Sacred . . . — — Map (db m232214) HM
On Rue Saint Francois just east of Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east.
Chamber Member since 1987. Outstanding Business Person of the Year 2015. Owned Florissant Glass Co. since 1972 & Old Town Wedding Chapel since 1990. Elks Member since 1969, Trustee 18 years, Chairman of the Trustees, Dare supporter, organized Hoop . . . — — Map (db m149391) HM
On Saint Francois Street west of Boone Street, on the right when traveling west.
In 1940, John Londoff, Sr. founded a Motor Co. with his dad Harry. Then joined the Marines in WWII. Famous jingle, Florissant building and lot and scholarships circa 1960. Variety Club Telethon Man of the Year, raised millions for children helped by . . . — — Map (db m145308) HM
On Saint Francois Street west of Saint Pierre Street, on the right when traveling east.
John "Tucker" Kohnen was one of 10 children raised on a truck farm in Florissant. He served in the Army Air Corps during WWII. He founded Kay Bee Electric in 1948 along with his best friend Jack Behlmann & his wife MaryLee. Tucker was very active in . . . — — Map (db m232216) HM
On Rue Saint Francois just west of North Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling east.
John & Pearl opened Dooley's Florist July, 1966 raising 6 children & 1 niece in the family business with all working at the store. Pearl ran the accredited florist shop while John, a WWII veteran was a proud member of the Pipefitters Local 562 & . . . — — Map (db m149395) HM
On St. Francois Street just west of Brown Street, on the right when traveling west.
It has been said “One man's name towers above all others as a giant among the great men of North County's past.” When Missouri became a State, he offered to build the State House at his own expense if Florissant were made the capital. . . . — — Map (db m145369) HM
On Rue Saint Francois west of Brown Street, on the right when traveling west.
A founder of the first bank in Florissant and of the Florissant Canning Factory, he owned the Joseph Peters Furniture Company in St. Louis. He has been described as "one of the industrial builders of St. Louis." His home stood on the grounds of the . . . — — Map (db m145412) HM
On Rue St. Francois just west of Rue St. Jean, on the right when traveling west.
Second son of Florissant Judge John J. Kelly (1956-1958).
Tim grew up in Florissant attending Fatima and St. Thomas Aquinas. He presided over a firm but fair court and was elected eleven times. Tim Kelly inspired troubled young adults to strive . . . — — Map (db m147214) HM
On Rue Saint Francois west of Boone Street, on the right when traveling west.
He served as Mayor from 1955 to 1959. He was a staunch supporter of the 1821 St. Ferdinand Church recognizing its historical significance. Through his efforts and with community support, the building was saved. The preservation movement in . . . — — Map (db m145306) HM
On Rue Saint Francois just west of St. Jean Street, on the right when traveling east.
Ken had a lifetime of community service in two cities & St. Louis County. He served Pine Lawn as Mayor, Alderman & businessman. In Florissant he owned two popular hi touch Handyman Hardware stores with wife Kathleen & sons Dave & Glenn, was . . . — — Map (db m145344) HM
On Saint Francois Street just west of North Saint Charles Street, on the right when traveling west.
Lowell founded Girardier Building & Realty contracting in 1955 & built many Florissant homes, churches, schools, stores & offices. Donated & moved VOF/OTP HQ building. Co-founder DePaul Foundation, SSM DePaul Health Center advisory board, President . . . — — Map (db m149403) HM
On Rue St. Francois Street west of Saint Jacques Street, on the right when traveling west.
Born, raised & lifelong resident of Florissant. President Marcal General Contractors formed in 1969, co-owned with his brother Al. Husband to Louise Viehmann for 63 years & raised 2 sons. Served in the Army Corps of Engineers. Member of St. . . . — — Map (db m232222) HM
On Saint Catherine Street at N New Florissant Rd., on the left when traveling south on Saint Catherine Street.
Narrow Gauge Railroad Station 1878
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m233584) HM
On Rue St. Francois, 0.1 miles North St. Charles Street, on the right when traveling west.
This church was built in 1821, at the then frontier of our beloved land and dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus with St. Ferdinand and St. John Francis Regis as secondary patrons — — Map (db m140717) HM
Near Old Halls Ferry Road south of Av de Paris Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Original site of Cold Water Church, now Salem Baptist Church, on property owned by John Patterson and donated by the Patterson family. Established in 1809. — — Map (db m151223) HM
On St. Francois Street just west of St. Ferdinand Street, on the right when traveling east.
Pat co-owned Click Heating & Cooling with his wife Lora during 50 years of marriage. A mainstay on "Old Town" St. Francois for 41 years. Pat served 10 years in the U.S. Navy, & was at tip of spear during Cuban Missile Crisis. Rotary Paul Harris . . . — — Map (db m147211) HM
On Saint Francois Street just east of North Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling west.
Paul Detrick named President of Christian Hospital 1960. Paul & Mary raised three children in North County, their home for life. His vision & leadership instrumental developing Florissant healthcare services opening Christian Hospital Northwest 1968 . . . — — Map (db m145342) HM
On Rue Saint Francois just east of Rue St. Jean, on the right when traveling west.
Paul was a lifelong resident of Florissant. In 1945 he married Thelma Korte & raised 6 children. Sergeant Kohnen served with the US Army Air Corps in England during WWII. In 1955 he opened Bergjan's Dairy later renamed Kohnen's Dairy. Past President . . . — — Map (db m149387) HM
On Rue Saint Francois just west of North Lafayette Street.
One of the original German families of Sacred Heart Church. A lifelong community oriented resident & businessman of Florissant. He & his wife Rose Marie raised five children in Old Town & founded Florissant Auto Radiator still at 865 N. Lafayette. . . . — — Map (db m145343) HM
On St. Francois Street just west of North St. Charles Street, on the right when traveling west.
Born in Termonde, Belgium, he came to the United States in 1821 and entered the Jesuit novitiate at White Marsh, Maryland. In 1823, he was sent to establish a new Jesuit mission in Florissant where he was ordained on September 23, 1827. Called the . . . — — Map (db m140719) HM
Near Old Halls Ferry Road south of Vaile Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Rev. John Clark, buried nearby, held the fist Protestant service in Missouri in 1798. In 1805 he organized in this vicinity the first Methodist "class" in Missouri, which was the beginning of the Coldwater Circuit from which Methodism spread . . . — — Map (db m151225) HM
On Rue Saint Francois at Clark Street, on the right when traveling west on Rue Saint Francois.
Dick moved to Florissant in 1955 and opened Dick Weber Lanes in 1971. Founding member and longtime star of the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) from 1950's to 1990's. He was a bowling legend and one of the sport's most popular figures. Dick . . . — — Map (db m210571) HM
On Saint Francois Street east of Saint Jean Street, on the right when traveling east.
Korean War US Army Veteran. Proud Pipefitter & Business Agent for Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 562. Co-founder North County Labor Legislative Club, served 29 years as President. Active with political campaigns, civic endeavors, Daily World . . . — — Map (db m232220) HM
On Rue Saint Francois west of Brown Street, on the right when traveling east.
Rita Meyer born in Old Town Florissant, oldest of seven children, Member of AAGPBL 1946 to 1949 for the Peoria Redwings, played shortstop & pitcher, RBI leader 1948. Nicknamed "Slats" after Cardinal shortstop Marty Marion. Married Robert Moellering . . . — — Map (db m145301) HM
On Saint Francois Street just east of Boone Street, on the right when traveling west.
Bob Lowery began his 50 year career of service to Florissant residents as a Patrolman in 1961 advancing to Chief in 1979 & excelling in that position until elected Mayor in 2001. He loved Carole & his family. He loved people & always placed a . . . — — Map (db m145413) HM
On Saint Francois Street just west of North Saint Charles Street, on the right when traveling west.
Rosemary was committed to preserving historically significant homes and buildings that helped shape Florissant. She was on the Board of Freeholders that formed our current city charter, was City Clerk from 1963 - 1979 and was a founding member of . . . — — Map (db m149404) HM
On Rue St. Francois, 0.1 miles west of North St. Charles Street, on the right when traveling west.
To the Native Americans, she was the Woman Who Always Prays. Born in France, she came to Florissant in 1819. Her convent home still stands and with Old St. Ferdinand's Shrine is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. She opened the . . . — — Map (db m140720) HM
On Saint Francois Street east of Saint Charles Street, on the right when traveling west.
Satoko Yamamoto was born in Nikko, Japan. Married Al Mitchell in 1952 & went by the name "Sue". Came to USA knowing only her husband. They raised five children. As a child taught herself to sew when she lived in Japan. She opened Sue's Alteration . . . — — Map (db m232207) HM
On Rue Saint Francois at North Saint Jacques Street, on the right when traveling east on Rue Saint Francois.
US Army patriot on Florissant Koch Park Vietnam Obelisk. Bronze Star Feb. 1969. Ambushed with Reconnaissance Special Forces near Laotian border April 17, 1969. Search teams found no signs, possible POW's. Declared dead Sept. 25, 1978. Joint . . . — — Map (db m149390) HM WM
On St. Francois Street (at milepost 0) west of North Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling west.
Served Florissant first as Town Marshal, then Postmaster and from 1915 to 1929 as Mayor. He was a partner in the St. Ferdinand Milling Company and as Mayor had the first street lights installed and established the Volunteer Fire Department. — — Map (db m147809) HM
On Rue Saint Francois at Saint Ferdinand Street, on the right when traveling west on Rue Saint Francois.
King of Spain from 1217 to 1252, he was canonized by Pope Clement X in 1671. He was a capable and just administrator, spreading Christianity throughout his kingdom. He drove the Moors out of most of Spain, founded monasteries, established the . . . — — Map (db m149381) HM
Near Rue St. Francois, 0.1 miles west of North St. Charles Street, on the right when traveling west.
A Fertile Valley
You are standing in one of Missouri's oldest settlements. In the last half of the 18th century, French trappers following the Riviere le Biche (Cold Water Creek) came upon this rich, fertile valley and settled here. . . . — — Map (db m168613) HM
On Saint Francois Street just west of North Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east.
Third President of the United States from 1801 to 1809; a principal American founding father & author of the Declaration of Independence; Father of the 1804 Louisiana Purchase that doubled the Nation's size bringing St. Ferdinand de Fleurissant into . . . — — Map (db m145346) HM
On North Jefferson Street just south of Rue St. Dennis, on the right when traveling south.
Beloved wife of Fred Gladbach for 65 years. Mary Kay is a true model of community spirit & faithfulness to her church. She co-founded & served as Volunteer Principal of Sacred Heart Kindergarten for years. She also expanded the "Little School" to . . . — — Map (db m229705) HM
On North Geyer Road south of Steeplechase Lane, on the left when traveling south.
This tablet
marks the site of one
of the oldest churches
west of the Mississippi River
Des Peres Presbyterian Church
Founded in 1933 — — Map (db m187514) HM
Here are buried early settlers, founders of the Church Des Peres, who came to St. Louis from the eastern states - Kentucky, Tennessee, the Virginias, Carolinas & New England ca. 1815
Slave Burials
In the southeast corner of the cemetery . . . — — Map (db m187516) HM
Near Green Park Road, on the right when traveling west.
Clydesdale Park and Area History
The 117 acre St. Louis County Park opened to the public in the spring of 1976 and was originally named Gravois Creek Park. It was renamed in 1983 to recognize the longtime interest in Clydesdale horses . . . — — Map (db m151442) HM
On Old Charbonier Road east of Aubuchon Road, on the right when traveling east.
Charbonier Bluff is the highest point on the lowest Missouri River and boasts a distinct appearance because of the exposed layer of coal at its base. As such, it was noted by the French explorers in the early 18th century who called it "La . . . — — Map (db m238812) HM
The Knobbe House was built in the mid 1800's and owned originally by Bernard Henke. A farmer, Joseph Knobbe, a German immigrant, came to work for the Henke family in 1877 and in 1879 married Bernard's daughter, Mary Anna Henke. The City of . . . — — Map (db m217343) HM
The Little Red Schoolhouse, once named the Old Elm Grove School, was built in 1852 and is recognized as one of the earliest school buildings in the county. This brick structure is typical of the one-room schools of the period. The school was closed . . . — — Map (db m217345) HM
This house, more properly known as the Stuart-Utz-Teson House, is a two-story dog-trot house that began life in 1782 as a one room log cabin. It was purchased by Auguste Chouteau in 1804. Expanded in the early 1820's, it was owned by Alexander . . . — — Map (db m217346) HM
Civil rights pioneer. Courageous wife of Dred Scott, mother to Eliza and Lizze and co-petitioner with Dred for their family's freedom in St. Louis, Mo. Their cases were combined and resulted in the U.S. Supreme Court Dred Scott Decision, March 6, . . . — — Map (db m192125) HM
On Marshall Road west of Timberbrook Drive, on the right when traveling east.
A History of Recreation
In the 1890s, this area was home to the 438-acre Meramec Highlands resort complex with its 125-room inn, cottages, dance hall, mineral spring bath houses, livery, steam yacht, general store, conservatory, hot . . . — — Map (db m194466) HM
Dedicated 1919 in commemoration of the Kirkwood residents who fell at the Battle of the Argonne Forest
September 26 - October 1
1918 — — Map (db m234743) WM
On East Adams Avenue just east of North Kirkwood Road (U.S. 61/67), on the right when traveling east.
The First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood was organized, by the grace of God, in September 1854, and has been on this site since 1856. The original brick building was replaced by a stone building in 1889. This tower was the entrance to that stone . . . — — Map (db m140844) HM
Near South Kirkwood Road (Highway 61/67) just south of West Argonne Drive, on the left when traveling north.
The citizens of Kirkwood dedicate this path in honor of the fine public servants who lost their lives in service to the community on February 7, 2008.
Sgt. William Biggs, Kirkwood Police Department
Officer Tom Ballman, Kirkwood . . . — — Map (db m169311) HM
On West Argonne Drive just west of South Kirkwood Road (U.S. 61/67), on the right when traveling east.
In 1852 this land was obtained from Owen Collins by the Pacific Railroad for a right of way and in 1863 a frame depot was built. Here members of the first school board met to draft the charter of the Kirkwood School District which was granted on . . . — — Map (db m140848) HM
Near West Argonne Drive, 0.1 miles west of South Kirkwood Road (U.S. 61/67), on the right when traveling east.
James Pugh Kirkwood was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. He came to the United States in 1832 and was appointed Resident Engineer for the Western Railway of Massachusetts, and later the Long Island Railroad. He won recognition for the rapid . . . — — Map (db m140854) HM
On South Kirkwood Road (U.S. 61/67) just south of West Argonne Drive, on the right when traveling south.
1917 - 1918
William Austin Key
Floyd Monroe Key
Percy L. Watson
Arthur L. Joquel
Charles H. Herpst
Lloyd R. Boutwell
Oscar C. Huerner
Henry A. Cornet, Jr.
Norris S. Singleton
Armand Baldenweck
Letcher . . . — — Map (db m169308) WM
On South Kirkwood Road (U.S. 61/67) just south of West Argonne Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Death resulting by hostile actions*
John W. Goeglein
Martin Biondo
Jerome Rawlings
Donald R. Workman
Curran M. Jones
Udell Chambers
Michael P. Getlin
Steven C. Drake
Craig A. Schmitz
Joseph W. Parent . . . — — Map (db m169307) WM
On South Kirkwood Road (U.S. 61/67) just south of West Argonne Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Death Resulting By Hostile Actions
John W. Goeglein
Martin Biondo
Jerome Rawlings
Donald R. Workman
Curran M. Jones
Michael P. Getlin
Steven C. Drake
Craig A. Schmitz
Joseph W. Parent
Jeffrey R. Beardsley . . . — — Map (db m169309) WM
Near Barrett Station Road east of Old Dougherty Ferry Road, on the right when traveling east.
2-2-2 Type inspection locomotive built by Baldwin Locomotive Works. The "Black Diamond" has a walnut paneled observation room, seats eight, is 22'9 1/4" long weighs 26,300 lbs, and is believed to be the the last steam inspection locomotive in . . . — — Map (db m156296) HM
Near Barrett Station Road east of Old Dougherty Ferry Road, on the right when traveling east.
This 4-4-0 "American" type locomotive was designed by Master Mechanic George S. Griggs and built by the railroad's shops. It is the only surviving "Dutch Wagon," locomotive, with its cylinders under the smokebox and inside the frames, a popular . . . — — Map (db m132981) HM
Near Barrett Station Road east of Old Dougherty Ferry Road, on the right when traveling east.
The Whitcomb Locomotive Company of Rochelle, Illinois built this 15 ton, model SRD industrial switching locomotive. It was a gasoline-mechanical engine, but it was later given an 87 HP, 3-cylinder, GM diesel engine. It has a clutch and manual . . . — — Map (db m132940) HM
Near Barrett Station Road east of Old Dougherty Ferry Road, on the right when traveling east.
This wooden "combine" car carries both coach passengers and baggage. It is typical of many cars of the era, and was used for Boston area commuter service after steel cars became common. Its body is 60' 6" long, and its overall length is 67' 6." It . . . — — Map (db m132984) HM
Near Barrett Station Road east of Old Dougherty Ferry Road, on the right when traveling east.
Built by the Electro-Motive Division of GM as part of "the diesel that did it", the four unit demonstrator locomotive that proved the efficiency of diesel power compared to steam. Number 103 is a 16 cylinder, 567 series engine rated at 1350 h.p. . . . — — Map (db m133014) HM
Near Barrett Station Road east of Old Dougherty Ferry Road, on the right when traveling east.
In this car the small sliding door above the side entry door was used for the milk loading hose. To keep the interior as clean as possible during loading the entry doors were kept closed once this piping was hooked up unless a worker was going in . . . — — Map (db m132941) HM
Near Barrett Station Road east of Old Dougherty Ferry Road, on the right when traveling east.
This caboose was built by the Northern Pacific Railway at their Brainerd, MN shops. The cupola on top is a lookout for its crew, where they can keep watch on the freight cars as the train runs. It was rebuilt in 1968 with a propane-fired heater . . . — — Map (db m132935) HM
Near Barrett Station Road east of Old Dougherty Ferry Road, on the right when traveling east.
Built by ALCO-GE for use on electrified track between Grand Central station in New York City and Harmon, N.Y. Number 113 is a 2+D+2 Class S-2 which was the prototype for thousands of Lionel and Ives electric trains. Donated in 1963 by the New York . . . — — Map (db m132947) HM
Near Barrett Station Road east of Old Dougherty Ferry Road, on the right when traveling east.
Built by Davenport Besler Corp., the #1149 is a 1-B-1 experimental gas-turbine locomotive which has two Boeing 502-2E, 150 h.p. jet engine type gas turbine and was tested by the Army at Fort Eustis, VA. Donated in 1980 by its designer R. Tom Sawyer. — — Map (db m132939) HM
Near Barrett Station Road east of Old Dougherty Ferry Road, on the right when traveling east. Reported damaged.
The jewett car Company of Newark, OH, built the "convertible," double-ended elevated car with removable window panels as of an order for 100 cars. They operated as open sided cars with safety bars across the window openings during warm weather. This . . . — — Map (db m132957) HM
Near Barrett Station Road east of Old Dougherty Ferry Road, on the right when traveling east.
A total of 350 of these main line cabooses were built by the railroad between 1977 and 1981 as the last such cars purchased by the Missouri Pacific. The bay windows extending out from each side were used by the crew to keep the train under . . . — — Map (db m132936) HM
Near Barrett Station Road east of Old Dougherty Ferry Road, on the right when traveling east.
The Baldwin Locomotive Works built this Mountain-type (4-8-2) fast freight and passenger locomotive for $69,000. It was one of a series of 30 engines, and operated for 1,754,373 miles before is 1951 retirement. It has 69 1/2" driving wheels, 28" x . . . — — Map (db m132988) HM
Near Barrett Station Road east of Old Dougherty Ferry Road, on the right when traveling east.
Built by the IT Railroad in its Decatur, IL shops, the 1575 is a Class B electric freight B+B locomotive equipped with four GE 69-C motors. It weighs 120,000 lbs. and has tractive effort of 30,000 lbs. Donated in 1968 by the St. Louis Car Division . . . — — Map (db m132945) HM
Near Barrett Station Road east of Old Dougherty Ferry Road, on the right when traveling east.
The baggage car is located just behind the express and mail cars and ahead of the passenger-carrying cars in the train. It is used to transport personal baggage, as well as items such as skis, bicycles, dogs, cats, and other pets accompanying their . . . — — Map (db m132931) HM
Near Barrett Station Road east of Old Dougherty Ferry Road, on the right when traveling east.
The Illinois Terminal built 20 Class C elec tric interurban freight locomotives at their Decatur, IL shops, using trucks, traction motors and control equipment from retired passenger cars. These were needed as freight trains became heavier, and are . . . — — Map (db m132955) HM
Near Barrett Station Road east of Old Dougherty Ferry Road, on the right when traveling east.
This is a 2-10-0 decapod type freight locomotive built by Baldwin Locomotive Works for Imperial Russia, which contracted with Baldwin in 1915 for some 1,200 locomotives. Following the Russian Revolution, and therefore the inability to deliver these . . . — — Map (db m132951) HM
Near Barrett Station Road east of Old Dougherty Ferry Road, on the right when traveling east.
The mail was picked up, sorted and delivered in this 70' car. Mail destined for this train was placed in a large pouch and attached to a crane (hook) located alongside the track. On each side of the mail car is a steel V-shaped catcher arm. Without . . . — — Map (db m132928) HM
Near Barrett Station Road east of Old Dougherty Ferry Road, on the right when traveling east.
0-4-0T Four Wheel Switcher built by Davenport Locomotive Works, it is a coal burning, narrow gauge (30"), saddle tank locomotive (it carried it's water and fuel on the engine so it did not need a tender) that was used at the Laclede Christy Company . . . — — Map (db m132911) HM
Near Barrett Station Road east of Old Dougherty Ferry Road, on the right when traveling east.
Built at the Plymouth Locomotive Works of Plymouth, Ohio, number 2003 is a propane-electric unit used in short line freight service on the Joplin-Pittsburg Railroad and later on the Kansas City public service freight operations (as #1). It weighs . . . — — Map (db m132948) HM
Near Barrett Station Road east of Old Dougherty Ferry Road, on the right when traveling east.
Built by the White Motor Company as a school bus, it was adapted to rail by the IT railroad which equipped it with a special rear axle, flanged wheels and a four wheel front bogie truck. This railbus, "The Dinky", was used to transport passengers . . . — — Map (db m132986) HM
Near Barrett Station Road east of Old Dougherty Ferry Road, on the right when traveling east.
2-8-4 Kanawha (or Berkshire) type freight locomotive built by ALCO, THE 2727 weighs 850,000 lbs. is 105' 1 7/8" long, has a roller bearings on all of it's axles and could generate more than 5,000 h.p. Donated in 1957 by the Chesapeake & Ohio . . . — — Map (db m133015) HM
Near Barrett Station Road east of Old Dougherty Ferry Road, on the right when traveling east.
4-4-0 American type passenger locomotive built by Baldwin Locomotive Works. Number 274 features a rigid coupler with a slotted knuckle to mate with link-and-pin couplers and one of the earliest 6" air compressors with cam operated driver brakes. . . . — — Map (db m132969) HM
Near Barrett Station Road east of Old Dougherty Ferry Road, on the right when traveling east.
Built by General Electric, this model U28C freight locomotive has a 16 cylinder, 4 cycle turbo charged engine which produces 2,800 horsepower. It is 67 feet 3 inches long, weighs 360,000 pound and has a 2,900 gallon capacity fuel tank. Union Pacific . . . — — Map (db m132994) HM
Near Barrett Station Road east of Old Dougherty Ferry Road, on the right when traveling east.
4-8-2 Mohawk-type locomotive built by Alco for fast freight service. Later versions performed both passenger and freight duties. Number 2933 has 69" drivers and weighs 370,150 pounds. Donated in 1963 by the New York Central Railroad. Restoration . . . — — Map (db m132954) HM
Near Barrett Station Road east of Old Dougherty Ferry Road, on the right when traveling east.
Built by the Illinois Central railroad at it's Burnside shops in Chicago with the instruments provided by the University of Illinois (the car was jointly owned). The dynamometer car is a rolling laboratory that tests the pulling power of . . . — — Map (db m132993) HM
Near Barrett Station Road east of Old Dougherty Ferry Road, on the right when traveling east.
The Baldwin Locomotive Works built this 4-4-0 (American Standard) type locomotive. It was extensively rebuilt by the railroad, getting a new boiler, new steam chests with piston valves, a steel cab, and a new tender, and it was converted to burn . . . — — Map (db m132974) HM
Near Barrett Station Road east of Old Dougherty Ferry Road, on the right when traveling east.
This eight-wheel (0-8-0), heavy steam switcher was "home-built" at the TRRA's Brooklyn, IL, shops. It was the first steam locomotive ever built with a one-piece, solid cast steel locomotive bed, which included its cylinders with the frame and pilot . . . — — Map (db m132989) HM
Near Barrett Station Road east of Old Dougherty Ferry Road, on the right when traveling east.
Built by the Electro-Motive Division of General Motors for $284,000.00, this SD-45 heavy freight locomotive has a model V-20 turbo charged engine. This model has 20 cylinders and is the first V-20 engine ever made which was the largest ever used on . . . — — Map (db m133022) HM
Near Barrett Station Road east of Old Dougherty Ferry Road, on the right when traveling east.
4-4-0 American type passenger locomotive, #39 was christened the "Marmora" when it was built in 1876 at the Boston & Albany's Srpingfield, Mass. shops. Designed by Master Mechanic Wilson Eddy #39 was one of the hundred "Eddy Clocks" known for their . . . — — Map (db m132968) HM
Near Barrett Station Road east of Old Dougherty Ferry Road, on the right when traveling east.
Built in 1941 by the American Locomotive Company at a cost of $265,000.00 number 4006 is one of 25 "big boys," the largest successful steam locomotives ever built, with a total weight over 600 tons. It is 132'9 1/4" long, carries 33 tons of coal and . . . — — Map (db m133017) HM
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