About this property
The Fort Payne Depot Museum (formerly the Alabama Great Southern Railroad Passenger Depot) is a historic building in Fort Payne, Alabama, United States. The depot was built by the Alabama Great Southern Railroad in 1891, at the height of Fort Payne's mining-driven boom. Passenger service ended in 1970, but the depot continued to service freight until 1983.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 71001070. It was listed on September 9, 1971.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Alabama Great Southern Railroad Passenger Depot listed on the National Register?
Alabama Great Southern Railroad Passenger Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 9, 1971.
What type of historic resource is Alabama Great Southern Railroad Passenger Depot?
Alabama Great Southern Railroad Passenger Depot is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Alabama Great Southern Railroad Passenger Depot?
The period of significance for Alabama Great Southern Railroad Passenger Depot is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1891.
Can I research the history near Alabama Great Southern Railroad Passenger Depot?
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