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Hours:
Thurs - Sat, 10 am - 4 pm
Sundays, 1 - 4 pm
May through October
Other times by
appointment
931-967-3078
Location:
108 Front Street
P.O. Box 53
Cowan, TN 37318-0053
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Cowan Railroad Museum Continues to Grow
The Cowan Railroad Museum represents the railroad that has been an integral part of the city since 1849 when construction began on boring a railroad tunnel through the mountain two miles southeast of town. The Cumberland Mountain Tunnel was finished in 1852 before the railroad actually made it to Cowan from Nashville. The town, the railroad and the tunnel still exist today. In support of that endeavor and later frequent trains through this region, a substantial frame depot was built in 1904, and that building is where the museum now houses its collection for your enjoyment.
Click on the “overview” and
“artifacts” buttons for more
detailed info. This is a wonderful little museum nestled
at the foot of the Cumberland that warrants your visit.
You will truly be amazed at what you will find in Cowan.
Check this website often for new additions and a whole slew
of up-coming events.
Visitor information
The Museum is open from May through October, Thursday through Saturday 10 AM ‘till 4 PM and Sundays 1-4 PM. Other times can be arranged in advance by calling the museum and leaving a message: (931) 967-3078. Or you can call the nearby Cowan Welcome Center (931) 968-9877.
Admission is free! (But donations are greatly appreciated!)
Volunteers, new members and other donations are always welcome.
The museum is recognized as an official railroad museum
by the State of Tennessee, but sustains itself by gifts,
dues and contributions. If you would like to help, just
call the museum, or send an email to Mark Ledbetter
to discuss however you might like to participate.
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