At the Baker Block Museum in Baker, Florida, there are a couple of books about the role of the railroad in Southern Alabama and Northwest Florida. I'm pretty sure that some of my ancestors had ties to the railroad in the area, so, when I picked up a copy of the Hurlburt Patriot and saw an article about Foley, Alabama's railroad station, I was eager to read it.
The Train Depot, along with the Foley Archives & History Museum is located in Foley, Alabama, just north of Gulf Shores and west of Pensacola. Not only is the museum interesting for children, but the kids wil lalso like an old fashioned ice cream parlor, just down the street. A park is located next to the museum.
Directions from Fort Walton Beach to Foley Archives & History Museum:
- Go north on SR 85 to I-10, go west beyond Pensacola and into Alabama.
- Head south on Highway 49. The museum is located at the intersection of Highway 59 and Laurel Avenue (Hwy 98).
- You can also simply drive west on 98 till you get there!
To contact, call phone number is 251-943-1818. Admission is FREE. Open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.. Model Train exhibit, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2p.m.
Food is available for purchase at the nearby old-fashioned drug store and ice cream parlor provides light refreshments.
If you are doing background research on your railroad man, be sure to view the beautiful pictures of trains and such check these sites:
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