Chicago and Alton Railroad Depot at Higginsville
National Register of Historic Places

Chicago and Alton Railroad Depot at Higginsville

Higginsville, Lafayette County, Missouri
Listed
March 25, 1987
Type
Building
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
87000451

Location

2109 Main St.
Higginsville, Lafayette County, Missouri
39.07318, -93.72850

Significance

Chicago and Alton Railroad Depot at Higginsville is a building in Higginsville, Lafayette County, Missouri. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 25, 1987, under reference number 87000451. Its period of significance dates to the Civil War era. It is recognized for its significance in Commerce, Transportation and Architecture.

Categories

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Sources

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Questions about this property

When was Chicago and Alton Railroad Depot at Higginsville listed on the National Register?

Chicago and Alton Railroad Depot at Higginsville was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 25, 1987.

What type of historic resource is Chicago and Alton Railroad Depot at Higginsville?

Chicago and Alton Railroad Depot at Higginsville is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Chicago and Alton Railroad Depot at Higginsville?

The period of significance for Chicago and Alton Railroad Depot at Higginsville is recorded as the civil_war era.

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