Union Pacific Railroad Depot (Concordia, Kansas)

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Union Pacific Railroad Depot
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Grand Opening of the National Orphan Train Museum housed at the Concordia UP Depot
Grand Opening of the National Orphan Train Museum housed at the Concordia UP Depot
Location: 300 Washington St.
Concordia, Kansas
Added to NRHP: January 21, 2004
NRHP Reference#: 03001465
MPS: Railroad Resources of Kansas MPS
Governing body: private

The Union Pacific Railroad Depot (Concordia, Kansas) is a historic railroad depot located near Concordia, Kansas that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places[1]. The building is one of many built by the Union Pacific Railroad to assist with the company's growth across the United States.

[edit] Restoration and Current Use

The building is no longer used as a railroad depot. It has been restored and now houses the National Orphan Train Complex. The complex hosts a museum and research center dedicated to the preservation of the stories and artifacts of those who were part of the Orphan Train Movement from 1854 to 1929.

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