National Register of Historic Places

Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad Depot

Watertown, Codington County, South Dakota
Listed
October 31, 1985
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
85003477

About this property

The Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad Depot in Watertown, South Dakota was built by the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway (M&StL) in 1911 and served passengers until July 21, 1960. The depot is a two story brick building with a high pitched slate gable roof and a projecting brick chimney. The Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad began laying tracks into Watertown in 1884. Passenger service west of Watertown to Conde and Aberdeen ended on January 1, 1950. The final passenger train departed the station for Minneapolis on July 20, 1960, with the train from Minneapolis arriving in Watertown on July 21.

Location

168 N. Broadway
Watertown, Codington County, South Dakota
44.90322, -97.11233

Categories

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Sources

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When was Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad Depot listed on the National Register?

Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 31, 1985.

What type of historic resource is Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad Depot?

Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad Depot is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad Depot?

The period of significance for Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad Depot is recorded as the industrial era.

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