MP 129.5 1st Subdivision -

The town was formed and latted in 1822 and was named after a local family. The Post Office was first established in 1878. Originally known as Raub, the "South" was added to distinguish this location from Raub up in Benton County. Raub appeared in the early timetables and continued until about 1866. In Timetable #17 the South was added and appeared until 1949 when Timetable #86 appeared. There was an agent, who worked in a frame combination depot, builtin 1905. The agent lasted into the 1920's.

Head on accident at South Raub. August 6, 1900.

NEW 02-28-2012 Left and Right: Additional photos from the South Raub head on collision.

Elevator at South Raub, September 1976.

South Raub 2004. Left: Looking north along the mainline, towards Lafayette. Rebuilding the business that recently caught fire. Right: Looking towards Linden, south.