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Surviving Idaho Railroad Stations

The information here covers surviving Idaho railroad stations. The Railroad Station Historical Society (RSHS) and my many thanks to them for such (the information here would not have been possible without their invaluable resources) provided much of the research for this page. If you would like to learn more about the Railroad Station Historical Society or are considering becoming a member please click here to visit their website.

Also, if you know of a railroad station or depot in your area that is not preserved or in danger of being demolished please take action to see if it can be saved. These buildings are beautiful works of architecture and it has been proven time and again that preserved historic railroad stations (whether still in use as a train station or not) increase the value and attractiveness of an area for both visitors and businesses (particularly if it is located in a downtown area). Not only that, but you will be saving an important piece of history!

Aberdeen: Originally built by the Union Pacific Railroad, used as a business.

Arco: Originally built by the Union Pacific, moved to Blackfoot, vacant.

Ashton: Originally built by the Union Pacific Railroad, privately owned.

Avery: Originally built by the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad (the Milwaukee Road), restored and used as a community center/post office.

Bayview: Originally built by the Spokane International Railroad, privately owned.

Blackfoot: Originally built by the Union Pacific, used as a museum.

Boise: Originally built by the Union Pacific Railroad, used as a museum.

Bovill: Originally built by the Milwaukee Road.

Buhl: Originally built by the Union Pacific Railroad, used as a business.

Caldwell: Originally built by the Oregon Short Line Railroad, used as a municipal building.

Corral: Originally built by the Union Pacific Railroad, privately owned.

Coeur D'Alene: Originally built by the Northern Pacific Railway, used as a restaurant.

Deary: Originally built by the Washington, Idaho & Montana Railway, privately owned and moved to Vassar.

Downey: Originally built by the Union Pacific Railroad, privately owned.

Driggs: Originally built by the Union Pacific Railroad, privately owned.

Emmett: Originally built by the Union Pacific, owned by the Idaho, Northern & Pacific Railroad.

Fairfield: Originally built by the Union Pacific, used as a museum.

Fernwood: Originally built by the Milwaukee Road, owned by the St. Maries River Railroad.

Fort Hall: Originally built by the Union Pacific Railroad, vacant.

Hamer: Originally built by the Union Pacific, used by the local Lions Club, moved to Roberts.

Inkom: Originally built by the Union Pacific, privately owned.

Jerome: Originally built by the Union Pacific Railroad, used as a senior center.

Lava Hot Springs: Originally built by the Union Pacific Railroad, privately owned.

Mackay: Originally built by the Union Pacific, used as a business.

Marland: Originally built by the Union Pacific, used as a business.

Marsing: Originally built by the Union Pacific Railroad, used as a museum and moved to Murphy.

McCammon: Originally built by the Union Pacific Railroad.

Menan: Originally built by the Union Pacific, privately owned.

Montpelier: Originally built by the Union Pacific, still owned by the railroad.

Blackfoot: Originally built by the Union Pacific, used as a museum.

Nampa: Originally built by the Union Pacific Railroad, used as a museum.

Naples: Originally built by the Great Northern Railway.

New Meadows: Originally built by the Pacific & Idaho Northern Railroad, used as a museum.

Pingree: Originally built by the Union Pacific, used as a business.

Plummer Junction: Originally built by the Milwaukee Road, abandoned.

Pocatello: Originally built by the Union Pacific Railroad, still owned by the railroad.

Potlatch: Originally built by the Washington, Idaho & Montana Railway, restored and used as a museum. Also, the former freight and passenger depots of the WI&M still stand, the latter moved from Princeton.

Preston: Originally built by the Union Pacific, abandoned.

Princeton: Two original WI&M stations here still stand, both privately owned.

Roberts: Originally built by the Union Pacific, moved to Ucon, and privately owned.

Rupert: Originally built by the Union Pacific Railroad, used as a museum.

St. Anthony: Originally built by the Union Pacific, privately owned.

St. Maries: Originally built by the Milwaukee Road, used by the St. Maries River Railroad.

Sandpoint: Originally built by the NP, used as an Amtrak stop.

Shoshone: Originally built by the Union Pacific, still owned by the railroad.

Tetonia: Originally built by the Union Pacific Railroad, privately owned.

Twin Falls: Two former UP passenger stations here still stand.

Victor: Originally built by the Union Pacific, used as a apartments.

Wallace: Originally built by the NP, home of the Northern Pacific Depot Railroad Museum.

Weiser: Originally built by the Oregon Short Line Railroad, used as a municipal building.

For more information about surviving Idaho railroad stations and structures please click here.

For more reading about railroad stations you might want to consider a copy of America's Railroad Stations from author Brian Solomon. While the book is just a very general overview of some of the great stations that once stood in this country it is quite good with lots of historical photographs, including that of Grand Central Terminal and the late Pennsylvania Station (it also gives a history of the thousands of small depots that existed in most communities). All in all if you’re interested in stations and depots you’re sure to enjoy Mr. Solomon’s book on the subject.

Also, for more reading about the railroads of Idaho you might be interested in the book Milwaukee Road in Idaho: A Guide to Sites and Locations Revised and Expanded Second Edition by Stan Johnson which details the railroad's history, locations, and operations within the state. If you're interested in perhaps purchasing either (or both) of these books please visit the links below which will take you to ordering information through Amazon.com, the trusted online shopping network.

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