POPLAR BLUFF RAILROAD MUSEUM

POPLAR BLUFF, MO

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The Poplar Bluff Railroad Museum is located in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and is dedicated to preserving the history of railroads in the region. The museum is housed in a restored train depot that was built in 1910 and served as a passenger station until the 1950s.

The museum features a variety of exhibits that showcase the importance of railroads in the development of Poplar Bluff and the surrounding area. Visitors can learn about the different types of trains that operated in the region, including steam locomotives and diesel engines. The museum also features a collection of artifacts and memorabilia, including vintage train tickets, uniforms, and lanterns.

One of the highlights of the museum is its collection of model trains, which includes a large HO scale layout that depicts a fictional railroad in the Ozarks. The layout features detailed buildings, landscapes, and trains, and visitors can watch the trains in action as they navigate through tunnels, over bridges, and around curves.

Overall, the Poplar Bluff Railroad Museum is a fascinating destination for anyone interested in the history of railroads and their impact on local communities. With its informative exhibits and engaging displays, it provides a unique glimpse into a bygone era of transportation and travel.

POPLAR BLUFF RAILROAD MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in POPLAR BLUFF MO. US MID #8402900022

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).

Contact POPLAR BLUFF RAILROAD MUSEUM

POPLAR BLUFF RAILROAD MUSEUM
303 MORAN ST
POPLAR BLUFF
MO
63901

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POPLAR BLUFF RAILROAD MUSEUM Information

MID # 8402900022
Name POPLAR BLUFF RAILROAD MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 36.755015, -90.395158
CODES FIPS State Code: 29
FIPS County Code: 023
US Census Tract: 950500
US Census Block: 3038