Depot (circa 1887) Spring Hope, North Carolina
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N 35° 56.618 W 078° 06.723
17S E 760503 N 3981551
Old railroad depot, rennovated for use as town's library.
Waymark Code: WM5M6G
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 01/20/2009
Views: 13
This depot is in downtown Spring Hope. It is the town's library, and has been equipped with a handicap ramp on the south side. According to a sign on the front door, it was constructed in 1887. The old signaling tower still stands on the north side. The tracks remain, but are not in use.
To reach from US-64, take the Spring Hope exit (NC-581). Go north about 1.5 miles. In the center of town, turn left onto Main Street (just before crossing the tracks). The depot will be one block on your right.
An interesting old pedestrian bridge crosses the tracks about 0.4 miles northeast of the depot. Follow Railroad Street, which is the first street north of Main, until it ends at Bridge Street.
The website link contains an index of North Carolina's remaining railroad structures, listed by County. The site has a link to historic and recent photos, grouped by city/town.
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?:
Public Library.
What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Rocky Mount and Western
Station/Depot Web Site: [Web Link]
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