Elberton Depot facts for kids
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Elberton Depot
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Elberton Depot
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 Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
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| Location | N. Oliver and Deadwyler Streets Elberton, Georgia |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1910 |
| Architect | Gathaway Engineering |
| NRHP reference No. | 86002399 |
| Added to NRHP | September 11, 1986 |
The Elberton Depot is an old train station located in Elberton, Georgia. It was once a busy place where people caught trains for their journeys. Today, it is a special historic building. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. This means it is an important landmark that is recognized and protected for its history.
A Look Back at the Elberton Depot
The Elberton Depot can be found at North Oliver Street and Deadwyler Street in Elberton. It was built a long time ago, in 1910. For many years, it served as a passenger station. People would come here to buy tickets and wait for trains. It was a hub of activity for travelers.
How the Depot Looked
The building has some interesting features. It has large, overhanging eaves. These are the parts of the roof that stick out past the walls. These eaves are held up by big supports called brackets. The way these brackets are designed is part of a building style known as Stick style. This style often uses visible wooden parts that look like sticks or beams.
End of an Era
The Elberton Depot stopped being a passenger station in 1971. This was a time when fewer people were traveling by train. Many train stations like this one closed down. However, the Elberton Depot was lucky. It was preserved and given a new purpose.
The Depot Today
Today, the Elberton Depot is home to the Elbert County Historical Society. This group works to preserve the history of Elbert County. They use the old depot to share stories and artifacts from the past. The building is very well preserved. It helps people remember what train travel was like long ago.
