National Register of Historic Places

Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad Depot

Decatur, Adams County, Indiana
Listed
March 6, 2017
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
100000712

About this property

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. By 2015 the station building had fallen into disrepair and was rehabilitated over the following years to provide community space. The property was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 6, 2017.

Location

111 N. 7th St.
Decatur, Adams County, Indiana
40.82953, -84.93031

Categories

ARCHITECTURETRANSPORTATION
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Bowers, John S. House
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Colter, Ben, Polygonal Barn
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Nearby Battles

Battle of Fort Recovery – First Assault June 30 1794
1794Early Republic
7.4 mi
Battle of Fort Recovery Jun 1794
1794Early Republic
7.5 mi

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When was Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad Depot listed on the National Register?

Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 6, 2017.

What type of historic resource is Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad Depot?

Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad Depot is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad Depot?

The period of significance for Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad Depot is recorded as the industrial era.

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