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The Sedalia Katy Depot, one of the largest depots between Kansas City and St. Louis, was built in 1896 by the Missouri Kansas Texas Railway (Katy). Today, the building is owned by the Department of Natural Resources and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The exterior of the Depot was restored in 1998 to its original beauty and the interior renovation was completed in 2001. The Depot houses the offices of both the Chamber of Commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Depot Store. The Railroad Heritage Exhibits were opened June 28, 2003. The unique design of the individual exhibits represent the ways in which the railroads significantly influenced our community. Graphic panels, exhibit cases and an av presentation are designed to be a self guided experience. Two motion-sensored cast characters for the Women's Waiting Room were added in August, 2004. Henry, a telegrapher, greets visitors and tells of his experience as a third generation railroad employee, and Janie reflects on her family's recent trip to the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair. In June, 2004, the "Rag Tag Train" sculpture was added as a symbol of Sedalia's collective heritage. Springfield, Missouri artist Christine Shilling was commissioned to do the metal train sculpture. The 2004 events calendar is centered around various heritage interpretation programs with an emphasis on the 100th anniversary of the 1904 Worlds Fair and the special connections Sedalia had. If you follow the path of the old MKT, you’ll see the tracks have been removed and the route converted into a walking and biking trail called Katy Trail State Park. Depot Hours: For information about Sedalia’s Historic Katy Depot products please call 660-826-2222. Home | History | Renovation | Exhibits | MKT Depots of Missouri | Depot Store | Youth | Friends of the Depot | Tours & Events | News | Directions | Reference Library | Katy Trail | Links
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