Stanberry Missouri Wabash Railroad Depot Crowd 1909 Real Photo Postcard

The Wabash Depot in Stansberry, Missouri, served as a crucial point on the Wabash Railroad's extensive network across the American Midwest. The Wabash Railroad, formed in 1889, was a prominent Class I railway connecting major cities like St. Louis, Kansas City, and Chicago, and extended its lines into smaller rural communities such as Stansberry in Gentry County. This image likely dates to the early 20th century, a period when rail travel and freight were central to American life.