National Register of Historic Places

Olean Railroad Depot

Olean, Miller County, Missouri
Listed
December 23, 1993
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
93001452

About this property

Olean Railroad Depot is a historic train station located at Olean, Miller County, Missouri. It was built about 1884 and is a one-story, rectangular frame building with board and batten siding. The building measures 16 feet, 2 inches, by 40 feet, 3 inches. It has a gable roof with a four-foot-wide overhang supported by brackets all around and the gable ends are embellished by decorative truss work. The depot closed in 1962. The railroad depot, which lent its name to the surrounding community, was named after Olean, New York after several other names the town tried to use ran into conflict with other towns on the rail route. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.

Location

Olean, Miller County, Missouri
38.41061, -92.52864

Categories

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Sources

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Questions about this property

When was Olean Railroad Depot listed on the National Register?

Olean Railroad Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 23, 1993.

What type of historic resource is Olean Railroad Depot?

Olean Railroad Depot is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Olean Railroad Depot?

The period of significance for Olean Railroad Depot is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1884.

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