Chalmers, Indiana

Along The Right Of Way

April 2005

M.P. 102.1 - 1st Subdivision - On

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Plotted in 1873, Chalmers was originally knowns as "Mudge's Station." The name came from that of a local storekeeper. Official records show no specific source other than a personal name. The town was listed, as Chalmers, on railroad timetables of the New Albany & Salem as early as 1856. The depot was built in 1895 and was a frame building with shingle roof and sat south of Main Street on the east side of the tracks.

Left and Right: Chalmers Indiana Depot, date unknown. Courtesy of George Lortz.

Chalmers Indiana Depot, date unknown, however it is obvious it was during winter.

Chalmers Indiana depot. Exact date unknown, however it does appear to have been taken during the 1970's.

Left and Right: The demolition of the Chamlers depot. These pictures were taken September 26, 1976. It is a shame there was no depot rescue society back then. Another piece of Monon history torn down and carted away.

Chalmers Indiana, November 2003. Picture taken on northside of town, looking to the south. Walnut and Main Street crossings are south of the elevator.

Left: Another look at the former Monon mainline looking to the south. This picture was taken from the Main Street crossing. The depot would have once been on the left side of the photo. Right: Downtown Chalmers 2003. East Main Street buildings typical of small town Indiana and America.

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