Avoca railway station (Ireland)

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Avoca
General information
LocationIreland
Coordinates 52°51′27″N6°12′54″W / 52.85752°N 6.21495°W / 52.85752; -6.21495
Other information
Statusclosed
History
Opened18 July 1863
Closed30 March 1964 [1]

Avoca railway station served the town of Avoca in County Wicklow. [1] The station was known as Ovoca until 1912. [1] It opened on 18 July 1863 and was closed on 30 March 1964 except for special excursions. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Johnson, Stephen (1997). Johnson's Atlas & Gazetteer of the railways of Ireland. Midland Publishing Ltd. p. 85. ISBN   1-85780-044-3.