Union Depot
Union Depot, also known as the Grinnell Union Depot, is an historic building located in Grinnell, Iowa, United States. The Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad built the first tracks through the area in 1863, and they built a simple frame depot the same year.Photo: Ron Reiring, CC BY 2.0.
- Type: Railway station
- Description: former train station in Grinnell, Iowa
- Also known as: “Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad-Grinnell Passenger Station”, “Grinnell Union Depot”, and “Rock Island Lines Passenger Station”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Stewart Library and Grinnell Historic Commercial District.
Stewart Library
Arts center
Photo: Smallbones, CC0.
The Stewart Building, formerly home to Stewart Library and current home to the Grinnell Area Arts Council, is a historic building located in Grinnell, Iowa, United States. Stewart Library is situated 1,100 feet northwest of Union Depot.
Grinnell Historic Commercial District
Historic site
Photo: Aaron Tait, CC BY 2.0.
The Grinnell Historic Commercial District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Grinnell, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. Grinnell Historic Commercial District is situated 1,200 feet northwest of Union Depot.
Pioneer Oil Company Filling Station
Heritage site
Photo: Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Pioneer Oil Company Filling Station is a historic building located in Grinnell, Iowa, United States. The northern half of the building dates back to the 1920s when it was associated with a local farmers' cooperative. Pioneer Oil Company Filling Station is situated 1,700 feet west of Union Depot.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Grinnell and Oakland Acres.
Grinnell
Photo: Aaron Tait, CC BY 2.0.
Grinnell is a city in Poweshiek County, Iowa, United States. The population was 9,564 at the time of the 2020 census. It is best known for being the home of Grinnell College, a liberal arts college.
Oakland Acres
Village
Oakland Acres is a city in Jasper County, Iowa, United States. The population was 176 at the time of the 2020 census. Oakland Acres is situated 5 miles west of Union Depot.
Union Depot
- Categories: heritage site, building, historic site, and transportation
- Location: Poweshiek, Iowa, Midwest, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
41.74143° or 41° 44′ 29″ northLongitude
-92.72177° or 92° 43′ 18″ westOpen location code
86H9P7RH+H7OpenStreetMap ID
way 119983467OpenStreetMap feature
building=train_stationOpenStreetMap feature
historic=heritageWikidata ID
Q24062053
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