About this property
The Alabama Midland Railway Depot (also known as the Ashford Depot) is a historic train station in Ashford, Alabama, United States. Ashford was founded in 1891 along the Alabama Midland Railway line between Montgomery and Bainbridge, Georgia. The depot was built the next year, and served as the commercial hub of the town.
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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 85002163. It was listed on September 11, 1985.
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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 Midland Railway Depot listed on the National Register?
Alabama Midland Railway Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 11, 1985.
What type of historic resource is Alabama Midland Railway Depot?
Alabama Midland Railway Depot is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Alabama Midland Railway Depot?
The period of significance for Alabama Midland Railway Depot is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1891.
Can I research the history near Alabama Midland Railway Depot?
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