Hilliard's Train Station

The Columbus, Piqua Indiana Railroad began operation on July 4, 1853, in what was known as Hilliards Station.  There was no train station until about 1895 when the Panhandle Line, as it was then called, put together three box cars and called it a station, located on Center Street.  This station was replaced with the building pictured here in 1899 and was located on Center Street.  It was closed in 1962.

The Station was used mainly for the shipping and receiving of goods by local merchants and farmers.  Therefore it has only freight doors - no people doors.  There was a waiting room for passengers waiting to go to Columbus or Plain City.  The station was moved to the Historical Village Sept. 30, 1969.