Staunton Station
N 38° 08.855 W 079° 04.314
17S E 668949 N 4223946
Staunton Station has a long history that continues to this day.
Waymark Code: WMM28
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/14/2006
Views: 106
The railroad has been an important commercial link for Staunton since well before the Civil War and was an important military asset during that conflict. The main passenger terminal of the Staunton train station was originally built in 1852 and modernized in 1902. Today a portion of the station is still in use for AMTRAK passenger service. The terminal building has been converted into a restaurant, The Pullman. Another part of the station houses another restaruant, The Depot.
Nearby buildings of Staunton's Wharf area have been restored and today house a variety of shops and restaurants. It is an interesting area to visit to observe the architecture and history of this train station.
Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: Yes
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?:
Restaurant
What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Not listed
Station/Depot Web Site: Not listed
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