Union Pacific Railroad Depot (Concordia, Kansas)

Union Pacific Railroad Depot

Grand Opening of the National Orphan Train Museum housed at the Concordia UP Depot
Location 300 Washington St.
Concordia, Kansas September 15, 2007
MPS Railroad Resources of Kansas MPS
NRHP Reference # 03001465
Added to NRHP January 21, 2004

The Union Pacific Railroad Depot in Concordia, Kansas, is a historic railroad depot that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[1] The building is one of many built by the Union Pacific Railroad to assist with the company's growth across the United States.

Restoration and current use

The building is no longer used as a railroad depot. It has been restored and now houses the National Orphan Train Complex. The complex hosts a museum and research center dedicated to the preservation of the stories and artifacts of those who were part of the Orphan Train Movement from 1854 to 1929.[2]

See also

References

  1. "Kansas (Cloud County)". National Register of Historic Places. Retrieved January 25, 2012.
  2. Keen, Judy (January 25, 2012). "Orphan train riders, offspring seek answers about heritage". USA Today. Retrieved January 25, 2012.
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Coordinates: 39°34′29″N 97°39′41″W / 39.5746°N 97.6615°W / 39.5746; -97.6615


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