Tarpon Springs station facts for kids
The Tarpon Springs Depot is a really old train station in downtown Tarpon Springs, Florida. It was built way back in 1909 by a company called the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. Today, you can find it at 160 East Tarpon Avenue, right inside the special Tarpon Springs Historic District.
The train tracks that once ran past this depot were first built in 1888 by another company called the Orange Belt Railway. Trains used these tracks for many years. The very last time a train used this line was for some special trips on March 8, 1987. These trips went to nearby Dunedin and back.
In the 1990s, something cool happened! The old train tracks were changed into a part of the Pinellas Trail. This trail is now a popular path for walking, running, and biking.
Explore History at the Depot Museum
Today, the old train station is not for trains anymore. It is now home to the Historic Depot Museum. The Tarpon Springs Area Historical Society runs this museum.
When you visit the museum, you can learn all about the history and culture of Tarpon Springs. You'll discover how the railroad helped the town grow. You can also learn about schools, health care, and other important parts of the community's past.
See also
- Dunedin History Museum
- St. Petersburg station (Amtrak)
