Southern Railway Depot - Marion, Alabama
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hoteltwo
N 32° 37.081 W 087° 19.058
16S E 470201 N 3608986
No longer being used as a train depot, the building has found a new life supporting local commerce in a different way.
Waymark Code: WMJEZC
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 11/09/2013
Views: 3
Marion Railway Depot, at 1200 Washington Street, was built in 1907 to replace the frame depot building, which was destroyed by fire. Interest in railroads began as early as 1834 in Marion. The building is now the home of the Perry County Chamber of Commerce and visitor information center.
Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: No
Is the station/depot open to the public?: No
If the station/depot is not being used for railroad purposes, what is it currently used for?:
It houses the Perry County, Alabama Chamber of Commerce.
What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Southern Railway
Station/Depot Web Site: Not listed
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