Foley Railroad Museum and Foley Museum Archives

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Posted 8/16/10

FOLEY MUSEUM ARCHIVES: The Foley  Museum Archives is housed in the old Louisville and Nashville railroad station built in 1908. It’s a place where you’ll get a glimpse into the history and culture of Foley and Baldwin County. The museum …

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Foley Railroad Museum and Foley Museum Archives

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FOLEY MUSEUM ARCHIVES: The Foley  Museum Archives is housed in the old Louisville and Nashville railroad station built in 1908. It’s a place where you’ll get a glimpse into the history and culture of Foley and Baldwin County. The museum contains reminders of the days when Foley was a thriving agricultural center and the railroad played a major role in its prosperity.

Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

FOLEY ALABAMA RAILROAD MUSEUM: A place for family fun! This 60’ X 22’, “0” gauge model train exhibit has over ¼ mile of track and a mile of wiring. There are 84 freight cars, 50 passenger coaches and a replica of The L&N Hummingbird. There are over 6,000 hours of volunteer labor done by the Caboose Club. Admission is FREE! The model train exhibit operates each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday’s from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 P.M.

EASY TO GET TO

Take either Interstate 10 or 65 and get off at the Gulf Shores Parkway exit. Turn south on Hwy 59 and continue to Hwy 98 in Foley, Alabama.  Turn left on Hwy 98 at the light and the museum is on the left.

Heritage Park – 125 E. Laurel Ave. - Foley, Alabama 36535

Phone: (251) 943-1818

Email: foleymuseum@gultel.com

Visit www.foleyrailroadmuseum.com