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Old Depot and Caboose Riverfront Park in Parkersburg, IA In 1865 the Chicago Central Railroad Tracks were built in Parkersburg to provide adequate transportation for the local community. The First Parkersburg Depot was built in the same month to accommodate travelers. In 1929 the Parkersburg Depot was destroyed due to a fire. Then in December of 1936 a new depot was built and stayed in good service until they discontinued the freight service. It sat near the Illinois tracks for many years. It was declared that they would make a historical park located just north of the train tracks. There stood the Parkersburg salvage yard, but some people of Parkersburg thought that they could turn it into a beautiful park. So they declared that the Parkersburg Depot be moved to the salvage yard. After two years of cleaning, painting, and hard work they made the salvage yard into a beautiful park. Added to the park was an old caboose. The caboose was placed on 37' tracks for historic significance. Now instead of a salvage yard the park is a beautiful masterpiece created by The Parkersburg Committee. The park is an active place now. Located at the park are two bathrooms, (painted yellow) a yellow Depot, a red caboose, a picnic shelter, and other many great things. Memorial benches and flowers cover the area. Parkersburg, Iowa is also known for a 2008 EF5 Tornado that completely destroyed the south side of the town over 400 homes and killing 7 people and injuring 70 other individuals. Picture ID# 6123, 6124, 6125 HDR - High Dynamic Range |
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| Author | Tyler Silvest from Olathe, Kansas |
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