There’s No Attraction In The World Quite Like This In North Dakota

Do you love train history? How about the history of a specific jazz singer? The chances of you being interested in both are probably pretty slim, but even if you aren't interested in either of these things you'll want to check out this unusual yet awesome small town museum. It's a place that you won't find anywhere else in the world - and it's right here in North Dakota.

In the quiet town of Wimbledon - no, not the one relating to tennis, the town in North Dakota - there is a history rooted here of both great success and optimism turned to failure.

Both of these things come together at the Midland Continental Depot Transport Museum, which also happens to have the story of the late famous singer Peggy Lee.

The train part of the museum highlights what was planned to be and could have been a railroad from Canada to Texas. At the time, this was heavily anticipated to be one of the first lines from north to south instead of east to west.

Unfortunately, despite all the optimism, only about 80 miles of rail was laid - part of which went through Wimbledon, North Dakota. The history of this railroad is preserved in the museum.

Along with train history, the museum has the story of famous, Grammy award winning jazz singer Peggy Lee. Her father was a station agent for the railroad company that was making the new route. She was born right in North Dakota and her roots here are well preserved at the Midland Continental Depot Transport Museum.

The Midland Continental Depot Transport Museum is located at 401 Railway Street, Wimbledon, North Dakota 58492. Click here to visit their website for more information.

North Dakota is not only the home to Peggy Lee, it is also the home of another famous music legend: Lawrence Welk. You can visit his childhood home right here in North Dakota!