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About The Carbondale Depot Museum
The Carbondale Depot Museum preserves the 1903 Illinois Central Railroad passenger station, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. Visitors can explore the historic brick depot, a retired GP11 diesel locomotive, and a caboose. Exhibits inside the station detail the railroad's story and its role in Carbondale's history, offering an interpretive hands-on tour experience.
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Serving Carbondale, IL
The Carbondale Depot Museum preserves the 1903 Illinois Central Railroad passenger station, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. Visitors can explore the historic brick depot, a retired GP11 diesel locomotive, and a caboose. Exhibits inside the station detail the railroad's story and its role in Carbondale's history, offering an interpretive hands-on tour experience.