Haskells, Indiana

September 2005

M.P. A43.1 - 3rd Subdivision - AK

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Haskells was founded in 1855, when Samuel Brush opened a store. Mr. Brush was also poatmaster. Also known as Haskell's Station, named for the family of James Haskell, who settled in the area around 1834. Haskell's Station appeared in the early railroad timetables.

Haskells passenger depot, date unknown. Depot sat on the northeast side of the Monon and Grand Trunk Western crossing. The depot fronted on the GTW. Behind the depot, to the north, there was once an old caboose body. It was used for a handcar house and car inspector's office.

Left and Right: Great shots of the depot and freight office (old caboose) and a handcar, which is operating on the Monon. Date of the photos unknown.

Another picture (although slightly fuzzy) of the depot at Haskells. Photographer unknown.

Haskells freight depot.

October 12, 1952. Passenger extra southbound at Haskells. This extra was probably headed to Lafayette with Notre Dame football fans. Sandy Goodrick photo, courtsey MRRHTS.

Looking north from the cab of a locomotive at Haskells. Date is unknown, but it is believed to be early 1950's. In the distance is the end of the interchange track and siding.

November 1966. Northbound freight with F-Unit 204 in the lead paying a call on Haskells.

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