FORDSVILLE L AND N DEPOT MUSEUM
FORDSVILLE, KY
The Fordsville L and N Depot Museum is a historic railroad museum located in Fordsville, KY. The museum is housed in the former Louisville and Nashville Railroad Depot, which was constructed in the late 1800s and operated until the 1970s. The building itself is a beautiful example of Victorian architecture, with a red brick exterior and a slate roof.
Inside the museum, visitors can explore a variety of exhibits and artifacts related to the history of the railroad industry in Kentucky. There are vintage photographs, train models, and interactive displays that showcase the role that railroads played in the development of the region.
One of the highlights of the museum is the restored caboose that sits outside. Visitors can climb aboard and get a sense of what it was like to work on a train in the early 20th century. There is also a small gift shop on-site, which sells souvenirs and books related to the history of the railroad.
Overall, the Fordsville L and N Depot Museum is a fascinating destination for anyone interested in the history of railroads in Kentucky. The museum is open to the public year-round, and admission is free.
FORDSVILLE L AND N DEPOT MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in FORDSVILLE KY. US MID #8402100351
The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). 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).
Contact FORDSVILLE L AND N DEPOT MUSEUM
- telephone: 2702765400
FORDSVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM INC
PO BOX 18 32 RIDGE ROAD
FORDSVILLE
KY
42343
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FORDSVILLE L AND N DEPOT MUSEUM Information
MID # | 8402100351 |
Name | FORDSVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM INC |
Alternate Name | FORDSVILLE L AND N DEPOT MUSEUM |
Classification | Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern |
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 611224552 |
NTEECC | Z99 |
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | 201212 |
INCOME | 0 |
REVENUE | 0 |
LAT/LONG | 37.636649, -86.714308 |
CODES | FIPS State Code: 21 FIPS County Code: 183 US Census Tract: 920100 US Census Block: 3034 |