Decatur station (Pennsylvania Railroad) explained

Style:Pennsylvania Railroad
Decatur
Address:111 N. 7th St.
Decatur, Indiana
Opened:1903
Closed:1957
Original:Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad
Other Services Header:Former services
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Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad Depot
Coordinates:40.829°N -84.93°W
Added:March 6, 2017
Built:1902–1903
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:100000712

The Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad Depot, also known as Pennsy Depot, is a former railway station in Decatur, Indiana. It was built by the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad between 1902 and 1903. It was later used by the Pennsylvania Railroad and saw passenger service until 1957. The depot continued to be utilized for freight until 1982.[1] By 2015 the station building had fallen into disrepair and was rehabilitated over the following years to provide community space.[2]

The property was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 6, 2017.

Notes and References

  1. News: Thompson . Cody . Volunteers bring train depot back to life . 8 July 2023 . The Journal Gazette . June 15, 2017.
  2. News: “Pennsy Girls” Rally Community to Save Depot . 8 July 2023 . Indiana Landmarks . October 11, 2016.