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Carson Railroad Depot

Overview

In 1880, the Burlington and Rock Island Railroad opened transportation access to settlers in what is now Carson. Initially, passengers and freight were unloaded in a nearby field until the depot was constructed a few years later. The railroad’s arrival sparked plans for settlement, leading to the official naming and incorporation of the City of Carson in 1881, starting with a population of 240 residents.

Phone: (712) 484-3645
Category: Attractions

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103 South Commercial Street
Carson, IA 51525
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Council Bluffs, IA 51501
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