HAMMOND — A replica of the train that carried President Abraham Lincoln’s body across the United States more than 150 years ago will be at the Indiana Welcome Center later this year.
The full-size re-created train will be on display from Wednesday, Oct. 7 through Sunday, Oct. 11. In addition to hosting school groups and special events, the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority will offer visitors the opportunity to purchase tours of the funeral train car.
“Hosting the Lincoln funeral train is a great opportunity for our region, and it’s consistent with the South Shore CVA brand. Visitors and residents trust that events presented by the South Shore CVA will be family-friendly, fun and safe,” said Speros A. Batistatos, president and CEO of the South Shore CVA.
