The Union Depot
Posted by: snfromky
N 35° 03.076 W 085° 18.617
16S E 654100 N 3880033
A large railroad depot once stood here.
Waymark Code: WMF9A
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 06/19/2006
Views: 41
The Union Depot, constructed on this site between 1857-1859, as a large train-shed with tracks, offices and waiting-rooms beneath, originated in an agreement of Sept. 12, 1857, between the Western & Atlantic and the Nashville & Chattanooga Railroads. These were later joined by the Memphis & Charleston and the East Tennessee & Georgia. The depot was modified in 1869 and in 1881 to include a brick building in front with offices and waiting-rooms.
Marker Name: The Union Depot
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Other
Marker Number: 2B 25
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker: Tennessee Historical Commission
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