Historic Areas and Sites in Calcasieu Parish

WELCOME TO THE 1923 KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN

RAILROAD DEPOT

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THE DEQUINCY RAILROAD MUSEUM

The Kansas City Southern Railroad Depot, built in 1923, is our city's most prominent and recognizable historic building and is located in the DeQuincy Historic District.  Its architectural style is Mission Revival and the depot is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  There are two passenger waiting rooms, a central agent/ticket office, a baggage room, and an open veranda on the bottom floor.  The upstairs rooms were originally used as offices for dispatchers and railroad company officials.

The DeQuincy Railroad Museum was founded in 1974 and occupies the entire building. The museum's mission is to acquire, preserve, and display railroad artifacts of a bygone era and to present a visual history of the role of the railroad industry in DeQuincy's founding as well as its role in the development of the region and state. Of the thousands of railroad artifacts displayed in the museum, most have been donated by area residents, the railroad industry, and visitors. Throughout the year, our larger waiting room is used by local nonprofit organizations for meetings and events and is also available for rent for private functions. On the museum grounds you will find a 1913 steam locomotive, two vintage cabooses, and a 1945 Pullman passenger coach.  An outdoor stage, a covered picnic area, playground equipment, and restrooms are conveniently located here. The museum grounds come alive with activity during the Louisiana Railroad Days Festival which is held during the second weekend of April each year.

We are a nonprofit group and do not charge admission; therefore, we are totally dependent upon our gift shop, rental fees, and visitor contributions to operate the museum.  Without the support of our mayor and city council, and our visitors, we could not continue to operate.

WE GREATLY APPRECIATE DONATIONS FROM OUR VISITORS! Models of little red cabooses are conveniently placed in each of the waiting rooms to accept contributions.

MUSEUM HOURS ARE 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY

DEQUINCY RAILROAD MUSEUM 

400 LAKE CHARLES AVENUE 

DEQUINCY, LOUISIANA 70633 

337-786-2823