1. Historic Markers

Monte Sano Railway

The Monte Sano Railway ran from the Huntsville Depot up Monte Sano Mountain along what became Bankhead Parkway through Monte Sano State Park to the 19th century Hotel Monte Sano. The Baldwin Engine and three cars stopped at Laura’s View Station. The Monte Sano Railway connected to the Memphis and Charleston Railway, predecessor to the Southern Railway. Track replaced by NARM, 1998.

DONATED BY JANE BARR – 2007

  • Monte Sano Railway - Image 1
  • Monte Sano Railway - Image 2
  • Monte Sano Railway - Image 3