Mobile and Ohio Railroad Depot
National Register of Historic Places

Mobile and Ohio Railroad Depot

Murphysboro, Jackson County, Illinois
Listed
November 13, 1984
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
84000317

About this property

The Mobile and Ohio Railroad Depot is the former Mobile and Ohio Railroad station serving Murphysboro, Illinois. Built in 1888, the station was the largest on the Mobile and Ohio line between St. Louis, Missouri and Cairo, Illinois. The station was probably designed by Philip N. Frew, a railroad employee who designed several other prominent buildings in Murphysboro. The railroad provided a benefit to Murphysboro's economy in several ways. The city's business and entertainment district developed around the station, which brought passengers and workers to the city. The railroad also exported the produce and fruit grown by Murphysboro's agriculture industry. In addition, the repair shops adjacent to the station employed over 500 workers. The Tri-State Tornado destroyed the shops and roundhouse at Murphysboro, but the depot survived the storm. The depot closed in 1977, by which time the railway had become part of the Illinois Central system. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

Location

1701 Walnut St.
Murphysboro, Jackson County, Illinois
37.76406, -89.34211

Categories

TRANSPORTATIONARCHITECTURECOMMUNICATIONS
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Sources

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When was Mobile and Ohio Railroad Depot listed on the National Register?

Mobile and Ohio Railroad Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 1984.

What type of historic resource is Mobile and Ohio Railroad Depot?

Mobile and Ohio Railroad Depot is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Mobile and Ohio Railroad Depot?

The period of significance for Mobile and Ohio Railroad Depot is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1888.

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