Ina, IL

C&EI Railroad

C&EI Ina Depot

Ina C&EI Depot

History of Ina, Illinois, by Byford and Wastina Campbell

Jefferson County

Estimated GPS Coordinates: 38.150603,-88.903829

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History

The Chicago, Paducah and Memphis Railroad completed track from Marion through Ina to Altamont on February 1, 1895. The Eastern Illinois Company purchased the segment on February 20, 1897. At some point a depot was built. In 1918, a new building was constructed after moving the first one to East Second Street. Ina Station was closed on May 5, 1958.

History of Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad Company to June 30, 1913, by Will Hartwell Lyford
History of Ina, Illinois, by Byford and Wastina Campbell

Ina Illinois 1938 Aerial Photo

Illinois Historical Aerial Photographs