VANCEBURG DEPOT MUSEUM

VANCEBURG, KY

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Located in Vanceburg, Kentucky, the Vanceburg Depot Museum is a historical landmark that was built in 1913 and served as a train station for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway until 1985. Today, the beautifully restored building houses a museum that showcases the rich history of the area.

As visitors enter the museum, they are greeted by a ticket agent's office that has been restored to its original appearance. The museum features a variety of exhibits that highlight the importance of the railroad to the local economy and the region's development. These exhibits include historical photographs, artifacts, and interpretive panels that provide insight into the lives of the people who worked and lived in Vanceburg.

One of the most popular exhibits in the museum is a replica of a train engine and caboose from the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. Visitors can climb aboard the train and experience what it was like to work and travel on the railroad in the early 20th century.

The Vanceburg Depot Museum also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including train rides, festivals, and educational programs for children. It is a popular destination for history buffs, train enthusiasts, and families looking for a fun and educational outing.

VANCEBURG DEPOT MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in VANCEBURG KY. US MID #8402100012

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

Lost Davis Lane Bridge (Mason County, Kentucky) Lost Pratt through truss bridge on Davis Lane over the North Fork of the Licking River in Mason County, Kentucky. The historic bridge was constructed in 1894 by the Toledo Bridge Company. It was closed to traffic in 2019 and replaced by a new bridge in 2020.
Lost Davis Lane Bridge (Mason County, Kentucky) Lost Pratt through truss bridge on Davis Lane over the North Fork of the Licking River in Mason County, Kentucky. The historic bridge was constructed in 1894 by the Toledo Bridge Company. It was closed to traffic in 2019 and replaced by a new bridge in 2020.
Lost Davis Lane Bridge (Mason County, Kentucky) Lost Pratt through truss bridge on Davis Lane over the North Fork of the Licking River in Mason County, Kentucky. The historic bridge was constructed in 1894 by the Toledo Bridge Company. It was closed to traffic in 2019 and replaced by a new bridge in 2020.
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VANCEBURG DEPOT MUSEUM Information

MID # 8402100012
Name VANCEBURG DEPOT MUSEUM
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Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 38.6020186, -83.3175144
CODES FIPS State Code: 21
FIPS County Code: 135
US Census Tract: 930200
US Census Block: 3008