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 and Suffern, 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: |
One Story, Joint Wood Depot (18'x40'x14') built in 1878 - (listed here in 1916) Hand Car House - (listed here in 1916) Siding- (listed here in 1944) Stock Yards - (listed here in 1916) Tool House - (listed here in 1944) |
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| Last Updated: | 02/09/2008 |