The Peoria, Decatur & Evansville Railway
| Name: | Mt. Zion, Illinois(elevation 676') - Telegraph: MO |
| Mile Post: | 85.2 |
| Previous Station: | Turpin |
| Next Station: | Hervey City |
| Description: | Originally a stopping point on the Paris to Springfield Road, the post office name was changed to Mt. Zion in 1866, from which the town took its name. Like Turpin, Suffern, and Hervey City, Mt. Zion was served by the P&D also. There was a short siding with a spur here in 1944. |
| Photos: | Right of Way |
| Date Reached: | By December 12, 1872 |
| Track Status: | Still in place - . |
| RR Facilities: |
Coal House (8' x 8' x 8') - (listed here in 1916) Joint Wood Depot (40' x 18' x 14') - built in 1878 - (listed here in 1916) Joint Hand Car House (14' x 8' x 7') - placed here in 1895 - half car body - replaced 1915 Joint Hand Car House (14' x 8' x 7') - placed here in 1915 - half car body - (listed here in 1916) Joint (2) Livestock Pens (64' x 32') each - rebuilt/replaced in 1915 - (listed here in 1900) Siding- (listed here in 1944) Tool House - (listed here in 1944) |
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| Last Updated: | 02/05/2012 |