Merci box car (Holly Hill, Florida)

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Arrived in America in 1949.
A token of appreciation from the people of France to the people of America
Built between 1872 and 1885
They were called 40 and 8's.
Carried either 40 men or 8 horses during WWI and WWII
The plaques bear the coat of arms of the 40 provinces of France
(www.mercitrain.org/)
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Coordinates:   29°14'39"N   81°2'24"W
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