Hoschton Train Depot (Jackson County) - Georgia Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

Hoschton Depot (added 2000 - Building - #00000304) 4276 GA 53, Hoschton Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Hosch, J. R., Hosch, R.A., et al. Area of Significance: Architecture, Transportation Period of Significance: 1875-1899, 1900-1924, 1925-1949 Owner: Local Gov't Historic Function: Transportation Historic Sub-function: Rail-Related The four Hosch brothers founded Hoschton in 1881 in the hope of influencing the proposed route of the Gainesville, Jefferson, and Southern Railroad. In 1883 this depot was built on land donated by the brothers. The railroad transformed the town and surrounding areas, serving as a catalyst for the development of commerce, agriculturem education, industry, communications, and transportation. The railroad provided a link with other Georgia communities, opened the market for the region's agricultural products, made manufactured goods widely available, and stimulated the growth of buisness, churches, schools, and the town itself. The train service ended in 1947. Current Function: Vacant/Not In Use

Type of Marker: Railroad Marker #: GHS 78-1 Date: 2002 Sponsor: Erected by the Georgia ´Historical Society, the City of Hoschton, Hoschton´s Women´s Civic Club, and Hosch family descendants.

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