Marquette Depot Museum & Information Center

Marquette Depot Museum & Information Center The Marquette Depot Museum celebrates the town's railroad history with exhibits of historic railroad artifacts. Information Center ~ Gift Shop

The Marquette Depot Museum celebrates the town's railroad history with exhibits of historic railroad artifacts from the 1800's. Marquette was originally incorporated as North McGregor in 1874, and it served as a railroad terminus for its southern neighbor. The city became a major hub on the railroad, as grain from throughout Iowa and Minnesota was sent through the city en route to Lake Michigan. I

nitially trains had to be ferried across the river between Marquette and Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, in order to continue their journey, but this system came to an end when Prairie du Chien businessman John Lawler had a permanent pontoon bridge built to connect the two cities' rail lines. Marquette subsequently became home to a major rail yard, which even as late as 1920 was the busiest in Iowa, employing 400 people. Not too long afterwards, the railroad's significance declined, the last passenger train stopped in Marquette in 1960, and the pontoon bridge was disassembled in 1961.

What a wonderful way to pay tribute to those you love.
01/16/2025

What a wonderful way to pay tribute to those you love.

01/13/2025
Get you 2025 Marquette Historical Calendar today! So many wonderful picture from the 1800's - 1950's. Send a check and...
01/13/2025

Get you 2025 Marquette Historical Calendar today! So many wonderful picture from the 1800's - 1950's. Send a check and where you would like the calendar sent in the amount $14.70 (includes postage)
Marquette Historical Society
PO Box 274
Marquette, IA 52158

Get your Marquette Historical Calendar today! So many wonderful picture from the 1800's through the 1950's.The amount i...
01/13/2025

Get your Marquette Historical Calendar today! So many wonderful picture from the 1800's through the 1950's.
The amount is $14.70 (includes postage)
Send a check to:

Marquette Historical Society
PO Box 274
Marquette, IA 52158
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Please consider becoming a member.Thank you!
01/07/2025

Please consider becoming a member.
Thank you!

Did you know that Marquette was the second largest train hub in the Midwest years ago? Get yours copy TODAY!
01/06/2025

Did you know that Marquette was the second largest train hub in the Midwest years ago? Get yours copy TODAY!

So many awesome pictures from years ago! Pictures of the Pontoon Bridge, Depot & Berry Hotel circa 1905, Depot Hotel 18...
01/04/2025

So many awesome pictures from years ago! Pictures of the Pontoon Bridge, Depot & Berry Hotel circa 1905, Depot Hotel 1870 - 1880, New Depot 1918, North McGregor 1898, Round House 1910, to give you an idea. PLUS if your a member of the Marquette Historical Society you get special perks.

Happy New Year!Become a member of the MHS today!
01/04/2025

Happy New Year!
Become a member of the MHS today!

If you love history and trains, this calendar is a must! Photos are from Marquette years ago. It's amazing how much h...
12/31/2024

If you love history and trains, this calendar is a must! Photos are from Marquette years ago. It's amazing how much has changed over the years.

11/13/2024

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10/29/2024
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Address

216 Edgar Street, PO Box 274
Marquette, IA
52158

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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(563) 873-1200

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