ELDON DEPOT COMMITTEE INC

ELDON, IA

The Eldon Depot Committee Inc is a non-profit organization based in Eldon, Iowa, dedicated to the preservation and maintenance of the historic Eldon Depot. The depot was built in 1899 and served as a passenger and freight station for the Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Railroad until its closure in the 1960s.

The Eldon Depot Committee Inc was founded in 1998 with the goal of restoring the depot to its former glory and using it as a community center and museum. The committee is made up of volunteers from the local area who are passionate about preserving the town's history.

Over the years, the committee has raised funds through various events and donations to complete extensive renovations on the depot, including a new roof and restoration of the original woodwork. The depot now houses a museum featuring exhibits on local history, as well as a community meeting space available for rent.

The Eldon Depot Committee Inc also organizes events throughout the year, including an annual Christmas open house and a model train show. The organization is dedicated to preserving the depot as a community resource and promoting local history for future generations.

ELDON DEPOT COMMITTEE INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ELDON IA. US MID #8401900620

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).

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ELDON DEPOT COMMITTEE INC
PO BOX 68
ELDON
IA
52554-0068

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