I have to admit that I was very nervous to make the trip to Ferguson after watching all the riots and looting and protests that have taken place since August 9th, but I must say that Ferguson is an adorable community and that one event has given it a bad name that it doesn't truly deserve. Consider this post a little bit of Ferguson Joy!
In the 1850's William Ferguson agreed to deed a strip of his farm land to the North Missouri Railroad, on the condition that they build a depot on his land and make it a regular stop. This stop became a center of activity in the area, and Ferguson sub-divided his land and sold lots to business and homeowners. The railroad depot continued to be the hub that the city grew around. The depot was Ferguson's first meeting place for churches, voters meetings, and even the fire whistle as there was always an engine at the station to provide a whistle. A telegraph at the depot also connected them to the world. At its peak the station was served by 42 trains in a day and 24 hour freight service on 8 tracks. Passenger use ended in 1960 and the use by the signal crews ended in 1988. In 1991, the city purchased the building for $1. Since then the building has been restored and features historic displays and Whistle Stop Frozen Custard Shop. The cake is located just beneath the depot in front of a beautiful waterfall along Ferguson City Walk.
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| The depot is seen above the waterfall |
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