Farmington Minnesota Dakota County Railroad Depot Real Photo Postcard

The Farmington, Minnesota train depot represented a vital hub for transportation and commerce in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This postcard captures a steam locomotive, specifically numbered 181 on its tender and front, alongside passenger cars, illustrating the everyday scene at a bustling small-town railway station. During this period, rail lines such as the Milwaukee Road and the Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway connected Farmington to larger regional networks, driving economic activity and population growth.