Kent, Ohio Depot
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miatabug
N 41° 09.180 W 081° 21.550
17T E 469863 N 4555803
Great Atlantic & Western Depot in Kent, Ohio.
Waymark Code: WM1NCE
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 06/08/2007
Views: 167
The Great Atlantic & Western started train service to Kent, Ohio in 1863. This depot was built in 1875 to serve Great Atlantic & Western. The depot was designed and built by Marvin Kent who became the namesake of the town. Marvin Kent is buried in a cemetary within minutes of the town he founded and the railroad depot he used to build this town.
In 1971 the Kent Historical Society was formed to save the depot from destruction. KHS still occupies a portion of the depot which is now shared with the Pufferbelly Ltd Restaurant. The depot is in good shape and maintains its original external architecture.
Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: No
Is the station/depot open to the public?: Yes
If the station/depot is not being used for railroad purposes, what is it currently used for?:
The depot is home to the Pufferbelly Ltd Restaurant and the Kent Historical Society.
What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Great Atlantic & Western
Station/Depot Web Site: [Web Link]
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