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McHenry Railroad Loop

Coordinates:47°34′41″N98°35′59″W/ 47.57808°N 98.59966°W/47.57808; -98.59966
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McHenry Railroad Loop
McHenry Railroad Loop is located in North Dakota
McHenry Railroad Loop
McHenry Railroad Loop is located in the United States
McHenry Railroad Loop
Nearest cityMcHenry, North Dakota
Coordinates47°34′41″N98°35′59″W/ 47.57808°N 98.59966°W/47.57808; -98.59966
Area32.5 acres (13.2 ha)
Built1899
Built byNorthern Pacific Railway Company
NRHP referenceNo.86002751[1]
Added to NRHPOctober 2, 1986

TheMcHenry Railroad LoopnearMcHenry, North Dakotawas built in 1899 by theNorthern Pacific Railway Company.Also known asMcHenryor asEnd of Lineor asNorthern Pacific Railroad Turn Around Loop,it was listed on theNational Register of Historic Placesin 1986. The listing included 32.5 acres (13.2 ha).[1]

It is puzzling why the railroad put in a loop of railroad, rather than a far less expensive railroad turntable. The cost difference at the time would be approximately $5,000 vs. $500.[2]: 10 

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  1. ^ab"National Register Information System".National Register of Historic Places.National Park Service.July 9, 2010.
  2. ^Walter L. Bailey (April 9, 1986)."National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: McHenry Railroad Loop / McHenry / End of Line / Northern Pacific Railroad Turn Around Loop".National Park Service.andaccompanying photos

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