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Mitchell's former railroad depot, now the Mitchell Depot Historical Museum, located along Georgia Highway 102 in downtown Mitchell.

The Mitchell Depot Historical Museum is a special place in Mitchell, Georgia. It is found in Glascock County, within the state of Georgia in the United States. This museum used to be a busy train station.

About the Museum

The Mitchell Depot Historical Museum helps us learn about the past. It shows what life was like when trains were a main way to travel and move goods.

Where is it?

You can find the museum right in downtown Mitchell. It is located along Georgia Highway 102. This makes it easy to visit and explore.

What was it before?

Before it became a museum, this building was a railroad depot. A depot is like a train station. It was a place where people waited for trains. It was also where goods were loaded onto trains or unloaded from them.

The Augusta Southern Railroad

The Mitchell Depot was an important stop on the Augusta Southern Railroad. This railroad line helped connect different towns. It was very important for people traveling and for businesses moving products. Now, the old depot helps us remember this important part of history.

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