History: The Wylie House houses artifacts from the late 19th Century and early 20th Century from Frenchville and surrounding areas including history of smuggling during Prohibition years. The Green Water Tank was built in 1910 by the B&A Railroad to hold 50,000 gallons of water. It was used for many years as a pit stop for trains passing through. Frenchville purchased the tank and used it for water storage for the fire department. The Station House was built in 1910 too and is located next to the Green Water Tank. It was in service from 1910 to 1971. Agents worked at the Station House to keep track of routes, rates, deliveries, and records.
Collections and Highlights: A highlight for the Frenchville Historical Society is the Troop Sleeper Car. The caboose dates back to 1943 and was created by the Pullman Co.
Exhibitions, Events & Programs: The Frenchville Historical Society participates in many community programs like Christmas festivals, Veteran’s Day memorials, concerts, and more. Check their Facebook page for upcoming events.
Season/Hours of Operation: Contact the Frenchville Historical Society for hours of operation.
Admission: Free.
