National Orphan Train Complex

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Orphan train research helps find foster children between 1853 and 1930 who rode trains from New York City, Boston, or Chicago to new homes in other states or Canada. The genealogy of many of these 200,000 orphaned, abandoned, or homeless children can often be traced back to the Children's Aid Society, or the New York Foundling Hospital, among others.

Contact Information
E-mail: [mailto:orphantraindepot@gmail.com orphantraindepot@gmail.com]

Address:


 * National Orphan Train Complex
 * 300 Washington St.
 * PO. Box 322
 * Concordia, KS 66901

Telephone: 785-243-4471

Hours and holidays:


 * Tuesday thru Friday: 10:00am-Noon, and 1:00pm-4:00pm
 * Saturday: 10:00am-4:00pm
 * Closed:  Sunday, Monday, and all national holidays

Directions: Google Map

Internet sites and databases:


 * National Orphan Train Complex Internet site: history, rider stories, events, news, rider registry, research, FAQs, educational material, and national speakers bureau.
 * Orphan train research facilities addresses and links in New York, New England, and Nebraska.
 * State orphan train groups AR, CO, IL, IN, IA, LA, MN, MO, NY, TX, and, WI.

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Tips
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