SHELBY TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION INC

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN

This Vexes Me Just west of Otterbein, IN is a small grain elevator at Foresman, though it is no longer rail served as evidenced by the cut switch. This portion of the New York Central was dually operated - and I think even dually owned - by the NYC and the Nickel Plate Road. Not much remains as evidence towards either one, mostly just junk is strewn around. We're nearing the end of the eastbound run of the KBS for the day, though even then we won't be done quite yet. It's quite a leisurely chase, which is a nice change of pace!
This Vexes Me Credit: Leo Blackwelder

Shelby Township Historical Association Inc. is a nonprofit organization located in West Lafayette, Indiana. Founded in 1979, the association is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Shelby Township history and the surrounding community. The organization is one of the longest-standing non-profits in the area and is a leader in local historical preservation and education.

The association preserves Shelby Township artifacts and documents in its archives. It also organizes and conducts public programs related to the township’s history and heritage, including lectures, field trips, and presentations. The association also publishes a quarterly newsletter featuring articles, photos, and other historical content related to the township.

The association is a member of the Indiana Historical Society, the Indiana Historical Bureau, the Indiana Preservation Alliance, and the Tippecanoe County Historical Association. It is governed by a board of directors comprised of local residents and historical enthusiasts.

Shelby Township Historical Association Inc. is an invaluable resource for the local community, providing valuable insight into the area’s history and helping to preserve its past for future generations.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in WEST LAFAYETTE IN. US MID #8401800399

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

This Vexes Me Just west of Otterbein, IN is a small grain elevator at Foresman, though it is no longer rail served as evidenced by the cut switch. This portion of the New York Central was dually operated - and I think even dually owned - by the NYC and the Nickel Plate Road. Not much remains as evidence towards either one, mostly just junk is strewn around. We're nearing the end of the eastbound run of the KBS for the day, though even then we won't be done quite yet. It's quite a leisurely chase, which is a nice change of pace!
Turning Through Templeton The KBS railroad is interesting for many reasons, but one of which is its trackage. I touched on it previously, but the railroad is formed like a triangle with tracks from the New York Central, Nickel Plate Road, and Milwaukee Road. Each of them is pretty straight, with little in the way of curvature - typical of midwestern rail lines - but curves can most certainly still be found. At Templeton, Indiana, the former New York Central merges with the former Nickel Plate Road. From here onwards to Lafayette, the tracks were actually shared by both the NYC and NKP. Little remains that would identify either long-dead company, but the tracks are still used by the KBS today. Templeton itself is rather small, hosting a few blocks worth of homes as well as one rail-serviceable industry. I'm not sure what that industry is nor if it is even still rail served, but the tracks are there anyways. KBS701 and 702 lead our train on the ex-NYC curve onto the final stretch towards Lafayette. Clouds had been troublesome for the previous few shots, but Templeton was thankfully sunny enough for a good photo. Always nice to get a curve shot!
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SHELBY TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION INC
2226 FRANCISCAN DRIVE
WEST LAFAYETTE
IN
47906

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MID # 8401800399
Name SHELBY TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 351477588
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201106
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 40.449849, -86.937543
CODES FIPS State Code: 18
FIPS County Code: 157
US Census Tract: 010204
US Census Block: 3006