Marquette Depot Museum & Information Center

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Marquette Depot Museum & Information Center The Marquette Depot Museum celebrates the town's railroad history with exhibits of historic railroad artifacts from the 1800's.

The Marquette Depot Museum celebrates the town's rich Milwaukee Railroad history with exhibits of historic railroad artifacts, pontoon floating bridge and North McGregor (which is now called Marquette) Gift Shop - Information Center Marquette was originally incorporated as North McGregor in 1874, and it served as a railroad terminus for its southern neighbor. The city became a major hub on the railroad, as grain from throughout Iowa and Minnesota was sent through the city en route to Lake Michigan. Initially trains had to be ferried across the river between Marquette and Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, in order to continue their journey, but this system came to an end when Prairie du Chien businessman John Lawler had a permanent pontoon bridge built to connect the two cities' rail lines. Marquette subsequently became home to a major rail yard, which even as late as 1920 was the busiest in Iowa, employing 400 people. Not too long afterwards, the railroad's significance declined, the last passenger train stopped in Marquette in 1960, and the pontoon bridge was disassembled in 1961.

10/16/2026
09/18/2026

The Hole in the Sock Gang have to cancel tomorrow's show at the Marquette Depot Museum due to impending bad weather.

Thank you Steven Elliot, Family and Friends for your donation on the Engine on the Donation Train. This is In Memory of...
09/05/2026

Thank you Steven Elliot, Family and Friends for your donation on the Engine on the Donation Train. This is In Memory of Pat & Jack Elliott who were residents of Marquette for many years.

09/01/2026

I am overwhelmed with all of your caring comments and good wishes. Even though, I talked a lot at the Depot Museum, I can't seem to find the right words to express my feelings. Thank you just doesn't seem adequate. You all are amazing! So, Thank you.
I am grateful to the City of Marquette and the Marquette Historical Society, also, and to Terry Sharp for being a wonderful mentor and friend. Thank you.

08/31/2026

Happy Retirement Deidre! Thank you for your years of dedication.

Thank you Deidre for your 16 years of dedication. ❤️You will be missed. We hope you enjoy your retirement. Tomorrow i...
08/31/2026

Thank you Deidre for your 16 years of dedication. ❤️You will be missed. We hope you enjoy your retirement. Tomorrow is officially Deidre’s last day. So stop in and tell her good bye.

Address

216 Edgar Street, PO Box 274
Marquette, IA
52158

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

(563) 873-1200

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