Electric Interurban Railways / Lake Shore Electric Railway

Electric Interurban Railways / Lake Shore Electric Railway (HM2M69)

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N 41° 23.779', W 82° 33.993'

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For over three decades, the electric interurban railways played a major part in the economic life of the
American Midwest. Their contribution was greatest
in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, and Illinois. The
interurban railways were electrically-powered trains
speedier than city streetcars that were designed to
connect communities together. A quick and cheap
alternative to regular railroads, canals or horses,
the interurban became a popular mode of travel
at the beginning of the 20th century. By 1915,
Ohio had 2,780 miles of interurban track.

Lake Shore Electric Railway (LSE) operated routes from Clevaldnd to Detroit via Avon Lake, Lorain, Vermillion, Huron, Sandusky and Toledo. For many years, Huron residents used the LSE Railway to travel to neighboring towns and students relied on the trolley for school transportation. The LSE carried hundreds of tourists to lakeshore communities and Cedar Point. In addition to passengers, the LSE transported industrial and package freight, as well as farm produce and fish. The increased popularity of the automobile combined with the Great Depression eventually led to the demise of the electric railway.
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HM NumberHM2M69
Series This marker is part of the Ohio: Ohio Historical Society series
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Year Placed2015
Placed ByHuron Historical Society, Huron Parks Foundation, and The Ohio History Connection
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Thursday, October 24th, 2019 at 5:03pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17T E 369040 N 4583937
Decimal Degrees41.39631667, -82.56655000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 41° 23.779', W 82° 33.993'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds41° 23' 46.74" N, 82° 33' 59.58" W
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