Identifier |
p01237 |
Identifier.AccessURL |
http://thelibrary.org/lochist/frisco/depots/images/photos/p01237.jpg |
Identifier.ThumbnailURL |
http://thelibrary.org/lochist/frisco/depots/images/thumbnails/p01237.jpg |
Identifier.PresentationURL |
http://thelibrary.org/lochist/frisco/depots/pulaski.cfm |
Title |
Richland, Missouri Depot |
Creator |
Allen Johnson |
Publisher |
Springfield-Greene County Library |
Description |
The railroad depot at Richland, Missouri used by the St. Louis - San Francisco Railway Company. Richland is the most robust child of the St. Louis & San Francisco Railway in the county, and proudly bears the title of a city of the fourth class, the only city or incorporated town in the county, (1889). It was laid out on railway land by M. Santee, a surveyor, and located near the western boundary of the county, in the fall of 1869. The plat was made on both sides of the railway, and the officials of the railway named it in honor of General Lyon. The petition for a post-office brought to light the fact of another Missouri point bearing that name, and at the suggestions of Rev. (now) J. A. Bradshaw and Capt. L. Withaup, a name was found to honor Mr. G. W. Rich, a director of the old Atlantic and Pacific Railway. (--State of Missouri, History of Pulaski Co., pp. 137-138.) Richland on the A. & P. R. R., 13 miles southwest of Crocker, built in 1870 has about 500 inhabitants, and is one of the most flourishing villages in the county. The Richland Institute, the best school in the county is located here, and owns a substantial two-story building furnished in modern style. The Christians, Methodists and Baptists have organizations, but as yet no buildings. There are 7 stores, 1 hotel and 1 newspaper. (--Gazetteer of Missouri, (1874), p. 457.) |
County |
Pulaski County, Missouri |
DivisionName |
Eastern Division |
SubdivisionName |
Lebanon Subdivision |
Branch |
Unknown |
Station |
MO160 |
Freight |
719 |
Milepost |
159.8 miles from St. Louis |
Language |
eng |
Format.Use.AccessFileType |
JPEG |
Format.Use.AccessFileSize |
34 KB |
Format.Creation.MasterFileType |
TIFF |
Format.Creation.MasterFileSize |
5,916 KB |
Date.Digital |
2004-05-08 |
Date.Original |
1959-05-03 |
Type |
Image |
Source |
3.5 x 5.5 inch black and white photograph |
Rights |
Photographer and date are provided when known. Origin of many images is unclear. Copyright is noted as known. Permission for use must be obtained from original copyright holder. Springfield-Greene County Library holds copyright to the images and text in this web site. Springfield-Greene County Library does not hold copyright to the original photos.; http://thelibrary.org/lochist/frisco/copyright.cfm |
Relation |
Frisco Collection at Springfield Underground |
Coverage |
Pulaski County, Missouri;Missouri |
Subject |
Railroads -- Missouri -- Richland;Depots -- Missouri;Frisco Railroad;St. Louis - San Francisco Railway Company;Railroads -- Missouri -- History;Richland, Missouri |
Copy Request |
Call the Local History and Genealogy Department at (417) 616-0534 or email a librarian at:http://thelibrary.org/asklib.cfm |
Collection Name |
Frisco Depots |