Morganton Railroad Depot & Museum

Categories	History Museums / Heritage Sites
Phone	(828) 437-1777
Website	https://www.thehistorymuseumofburke.org/rail…Visit Website
Town	Morganton
Address	624 South Green St, Morganton, NC 28655

Restored to its 1916 appearance, The Depot Museum contains an extensive collection of 19th and 20th century railroad memorabilia, including a 100-piece collection of dining car tableware, a brass bell and a head lamp from the age of steam locomotives. Tours by appointment on Saturdays from 1:00pm-3:00pm

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