FULDA DEPOT MUSEUM

FULDA, MN

Memorial at Martin J. Baker Waterfowl Production Area The memorial rock at Martin J. Baker Waterfowl Production Area reads: Martin "Marty" Baker 1963-2021 "Working to keep this planet healthy" This area is named in honor of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service staff member, Marty Baker, who served with passion for 30 years at Windom Wetland Management District. Thousands of acres of native grasses and wildflowers were sown across southern Minnesota by the working hands of Marty. He was a tireless advocate, introducing youth to the outdoors through wildlife programs, hunter education, job mentoring, 4-H, FFA, and prairie restoration. Marty's love of the outdoors, including camping, fishing, and hunting, were shared with family and friends. His passion and dedication to restoring and protecting natural resources for future generations lives on. Photo by Scott Ralston/USFWS.
Memorial at Martin J. Baker Waterfowl Production Area Credit: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Midwest Region

The Fulda Depot Museum is a historic museum located in the small town of Fulda, Minnesota. The museum is housed in a historic train depot building that was constructed in 1901 and served as the hub of transportation for the town until the 1970s. The depot was eventually converted into a museum in 1982, and it has been a popular attraction for history buffs and train enthusiasts ever since.

The museum features a wide range of exhibits that showcase the history of the town of Fulda and the surrounding area. Visitors can explore the depot's original waiting room, ticket office, and baggage area, and learn about the various types of trains that used to run through the town. The museum also features a variety of artifacts and memorabilia from the early days of rail travel, including vintage train tickets, advertisements, and equipment.

In addition to its train-related exhibits, the Fulda Depot Museum also includes displays on local history and culture. Visitors can learn about the town's early settlers, its agricultural heritage, and its role in the development of the region. The museum also hosts a variety of events and educational programs throughout the year, including train rides, historical reenactments, and lectures on local history. Overall, the Fulda Depot Museum is a fascinating glimpse into the past of this small Minnesota town and the important role that rail transportation played in its development.

FULDA DEPOT MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in FULDA MN. US MID #8402700076

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

Memorial at Martin J. Baker Waterfowl Production Area The memorial rock at Martin J. Baker Waterfowl Production Area reads: Martin "Marty" Baker 1963-2021 "Working to keep this planet healthy" This area is named in honor of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service staff member, Marty Baker, who served with passion for 30 years at Windom Wetland Management District. Thousands of acres of native grasses and wildflowers were sown across southern Minnesota by the working hands of Marty. He was a tireless advocate, introducing youth to the outdoors through wildlife programs, hunter education, job mentoring, 4-H, FFA, and prairie restoration. Marty's love of the outdoors, including camping, fishing, and hunting, were shared with family and friends. His passion and dedication to restoring and protecting natural resources for future generations lives on. Photo by Scott Ralston/USFWS.
Martin J. Baker Waterfowl Production Area sign and memorial Photo by Scott Ralston/USFWS.
Slaughter Slough memorial cairn During the 1862 Dakota War, 15 settlers from Lake Shetek were massacred in this slough.
Heron Lake BioEnergy Plant Heron Lake Bio-Energy Plant after a late afternoon storm.
Cow skull in pasture
Causeway to Loon Island - Lake Shetek State Park
Lake Shetek
Prairie sunset Painted Prairie Vineyard, Dovray, Minnesota
World War II GI
Women on the farm, rural Minnesota, 1910’s
Slaughter Slough memorial cairn During the 1862 Dakota War, 15 settlers from Lake Shetek were massacred in this slough.

Contact FULDA DEPOT MUSEUM

FULDA DEPOT MUSEUM
105 FRONT ST W
FULDA
MN
56131

Disclaimer: please note this database is maintained by volunteers and whilst we endeavour to do our best, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the listing.

If you notice any errors or omissions in the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

< FOREST HISTORY CENTER-MINNESOTA HERMANTOWN CITY HALL >

Find more FULDA MN Museums

What 3 Words

///countryside.microchip.tokens. Near Fulda, Minnesota

Nearby Museums

FULDA HERITAGE SOCIETY FULDA DEPOT MUSEUM

Map of FULDA DEPOT MUSEUM

FULDA DEPOT MUSEUM Information

MID # 8402700076
Name FULDA DEPOT MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 43.869679, -95.600292
CODES FIPS State Code: 27
FIPS County Code: 101
US Census Tract: 900200
US Census Block: 2132