Cope Depot facts for kids
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Cope Depot
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Cope, SC Depot
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 Location in South Carolina
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| Location | Cope Rd., Cope, South Carolina |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1893 |
| Architectural style | Late 19th And Early 20th Century American Movements |
| NRHP reference No. | 01000298 |
The Cope Depot, also known as the Manchester and Augusta Railroad Station, is a historic train station in Cope, South Carolina. It was built in 1893 by a private company called the Manchester and Augusta Railroad. This old building helped people and goods travel by train.
The depot was later taken over by another big railroad company, the Seaboard Air Line Railroad. Today, the depot is located along the CSX Orangeburg Subdivision, which is still an active train line. Because of its history, the Cope Depot was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2001. This means it is a special place recognized for its importance to American history.
A Look Back at the Cope Depot
The Cope Depot was built to serve the growing town of Cope. In the late 1800s, trains were a main way to travel and move goods. Depots like this one were busy places. People would buy tickets, wait for trains, and send or receive packages.
Built for Trains
The Manchester and Augusta Railroad built the depot in 1893. This company was important for connecting towns in South Carolina. Six years later, a larger company, the Seaboard Air Line Railroad, took over the line. This was common as bigger railroads bought smaller ones.
The depot's design shows the style of buildings from the late 1800s and early 1900s. It was built to be useful for train operations.
A Special Place in History
The Cope Depot is a reminder of the past. It shows how important railroads were for communities. It also helps us understand how towns like Cope grew around train lines.
Being on the National Register of Historic Places means the depot is protected. It is seen as a valuable part of our country's story.
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Cope Station Manchester and Augusta Railroad
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Cope, SC Manchester and Augusta Railroad Station
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Cope, SC Manchester and Augusta Railroad Station
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Cope, SC Manchester and Augusta Railroad Station
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Cope, SC Manchester and Augusta Railroad Station
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The Cope Depot today
