Ashville Depot facts for kids
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Ashville Depot
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| Location | Madison and Cromley Sts., Ashville, Ohio |
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| Area | Less than 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1876 |
| NRHP reference No. | 80003209 |
| Added to NRHP | February 25, 1980 |
The Ashville Depot is an old train station in the small village of Ashville, Ohio. It is located in Pickaway County, Ohio, United States. This simple building was built in 1876. It was once a very important place for business in the area.
The Ashville Train Depot
Ashville was a special town built around a railroad. It grew up where a train line met a main country road. Because of this, the train station was a central part of life for the village. It was also important for the nearby Harrison Township.
Building a Key Station
In 1876, a company called the Scioto Valley Railway built a new station in Ashville. This new building helped Ashville become the most important community in northern Pickaway County. The station was made of wood siding, which is called weatherboarding.
Saving a Piece of History
The Ashville Depot was used for about 100 years. It finally closed its doors in 1976. The railroad company planned to tear it down. But local people wanted to save it. They created a group to protect historic buildings.
So, the depot was moved to a new spot. It was placed on strong concrete blocks. In 1980, the depot was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is a very important historical site. It earned this honor because of its old architecture. It also played a big part in the local history of Ashville.
One special reason it qualified is that it's the only train station still standing that was built by the Scioto Valley Railway. It's unusual for a building that has been moved to get this honor. Usually, buildings must stay in their original spot to be listed.
