MILWAUKEE ROAD HERITAGE CENTER RAILROAD

MONTEVIDEO, MN

Aerial view of the remains of the Upper Sioux Agency This was a distribution site for annuities to the Dakota before being largely destroyed in the 1862 war. It is currently a state park, but is soon to be turned back to the tribe.
Aerial view of the remains of the Upper Sioux Agency Credit: schwerdf

The Milwaukee Road Heritage Center Railroad (MRHCR) in Montevideo, MN is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the rich railroad history of the area. The MRHCR was founded in 1999 to collect and display artifacts, documents, and photographs from the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad (also known as the Milwaukee Road).

The MRHCR is home to several historic railroad cars and locomotives, including a steam locomotive built in 1923 and a vintage caboose built in the 1950s. The facility also includes a variety of other artifacts and displays, such as a Milwaukee Road telegraph station, a Milwaukee Road depot, and a Milwaukee Road employee time clock.

The MRHCR is open to the public from June to September each year, offering visitors a chance to explore the museum and its grounds. Visitors can also take time to explore the many special events and activities that the MRHCR offers throughout the year, such as National Train Day, Railroad Days, and a Railroad Camp.

The MRHCR is an important resource for railroad enthusiasts, historians, and educators, offering a unique opportunity to learn about the Milwaukee Road and its role in the development of the Montevideo community. The MRHCR is dedicated to preserving the history of the Milwaukee Road, and it is a great place to explore the rich railroad heritage of the area.

MILWAUKEE ROAD HERITAGE CENTER RAILROAD is a History Museum in MONTEVIDEO MN. US MID #8402700576

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

Aerial view of the remains of the Upper Sioux Agency This was a distribution site for annuities to the Dakota before being largely destroyed in the 1862 war. It is currently a state park, but is soon to be turned back to the tribe.
Aerial view of the remains of the Upper Sioux Agency This was a distribution site for annuities to the Dakota before being largely destroyed in the 1862 war. It is currently a state park, but is soon to be turned back to the tribe.
Aerial view of the remains of the Upper Sioux Agency This was a distribution site for annuities to the Dakota before being largely destroyed in the 1862 war. It is currently a state park, but is soon to be turned back to the tribe.
Deb on a dairy tour Swift County MN
Google Pixel Selfie Road sign reflection, unedited. In Upper Sioux Agency State Park.
In Upper Sioux Agency State Park.
River bottom selfie Different river material/sand than what I'm used to. In Upper Sioux Agency State Park.
August 19, 2017 in Upper Sioux Agency State Park. Taken with orginal Google Pixel phone camera.
In Upper Sioux Agency State Park.
This isn't a very good photo...just wanted to show some of the histrory here...In Upper Sioux Agency State Park.
Grindelia squarrosa (Gumweed) Upon reflection, first time seeing this plant. In Upper Sioux Agency State Park.
August 2017 Upper Sioux Agency Going back into Lightoom catalog and throwing away a lot of pictures. Very cathartic and discovering nice photos too. In Upper Sioux Agency State Park.

Contact MILWAUKEE ROAD HERITAGE CENTER RAILROAD

MILWAUKEE ROAD HERITAGE CENTER
301 STATE RD
MONTEVIDEO
MN
56265-2270

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MILWAUKEE ROAD HERITAGE CENTER RAILROAD Information

MID # 8402700576
Name MILWAUKEE ROAD HERITAGE CENTER
Alternate Name MILWAUKEE ROAD HERITAGE CENTER RAILROAD
Classification History Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 411920993
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 44.941629, -95.722492
CODES FIPS State Code: 27
FIPS County Code: 023
US Census Tract: 950600
US Census Block: 1023