The Peoria, Decatur & Evansville Railway

 Name: Ste. Marie, Illinois(elevation 482') - Telegraph: S
 Mile Post:  70.4
 Previous Station:  Willow Hill
 Next Station:  Alliance
 Description:  Ste. Marie was settled by a group led by Joseph Piquet in 1837.  It was also known as St. Mary's and for a short time Colony Des Freses.  It was platted in June of 1847 and incorporated in 1870.  The first work on the DOOR was started here when some grading was done north of town in the Embarrass river bed by November of 1871.  The depot was located north of Embarrass Street.
 Photos:  Right of Way
 Date Reached:  By December 1880.
 Track Status:  Removed 1919.
 RR Facilities:

 Depot (24' x 12')

 Livestock Pens

 Water Tank

 Customers:  Elevator
 Last Updated:  02/05/2012

 

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