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Kate Shelley Railroad Museum and Park


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Restored depot where visitors learn the dramatic story of 15-year-old Kate Shelley's warning of upcoming danger to a passenger train. See working telegraph, railroad memorabilia and artifacts relating to Shelley's life. Rock Island Rocket passenger car houses theater with video presentation of the Kate Shelley story.


Admission: Fee
Hours: 1-5 Sat., Sun. June-Sep. and by appointment.
Address: 1198 232nd St.
Phone: 515-432-1907
Our Email: bchs@opencominc.com
Our Website:http://homepages.opencominc.com/bchs

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