COOPER COUNTY TRAIN DEPOTS
The first MKT Depot was built in Boonville around 187, just before the railroad reached Sedalia on its way to Boonville. The railroad continued on to Boonville, crossing the Missouri river on its way to Chicago.
The original Depot was on the west side of the tracks and was used mainly for freight. After the second depot was built, the first Depot was used for storage until 1950 when it was removed.
Two pictures of the first Depot. Notice that the terrain was much different than it is today.
Photos from Wayne Lammers Collection
First Boonville Train Depot
Notice the steep incline
Close Up of First Boonville Train Depot
First Depot
The second MKT depot, built in 1911 on the West side of the tracks, was a Mission style building which today is the location of the Boonville Area Chamber of Commerce, and it is also the start of the KATY walking and bike trail. The Katy Rail Road built 5 Spanish Mission Style Depots, and the Boonville Depot is the only one surviving.
First Boonville Depot
Second and Current Boonville Depot
Lamine Train Depot
Pleasant Green Depot
Pleasant Green Depot