National Register of Historic Places

Crawford Depot

Crawford, Oglethorpe County, Georgia
Listed
May 26, 1977
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
77000441

About this property

Crawford Depot is a historic train station in Crawford, Oglethorpe County, Georgia. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 27, 1977. The depot is located on U.S. 78; it dates from ca. 1848 and is used to house the Oglethorpe County Chamber of Commerce. According to local history, the building was constructed from Lithonia granite crossties which had been used by the Georgia Railroad. It's a rare example of a stone depot built by the Georgia Railroad. It is a one-story granite building approximately 41 feet (12 m) by 91 feet (28 m) in dimension. It is the only surviving stone depot building of the Georgia Railroad.

Location

Crawford, Oglethorpe County, Georgia
33.88265, -83.15611

Categories

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Sources

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Questions about this property

When was Crawford Depot listed on the National Register?

Crawford Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 26, 1977.

What type of historic resource is Crawford Depot?

Crawford Depot is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Crawford Depot?

The period of significance for Crawford Depot is recorded as the industrial era.

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