Kansas City Southern Depot
National Register of Historic Places

Kansas City Southern Depot

Vivian, Caddo County, Louisiana
Listed
January 20, 1995
Type
Building
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
94001578

About this property

The Kansas City Southern Depot in Vivian, Louisiana was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. It is a one-story brownish-red brick building with Craftsman influence that was built in 1921. The building is now home to the Vivian Railroad Station Museum and is operated by the Historical Society of North Caddo. The museum features railroad artifacts, photos, and displays about North Caddo Parish history. National Register of Historic Places listings in Caddo Parish, Louisiana Vivian Railroad Station Museum Archived October 2, 2015, at the Wayback Machine - official site

Location

100 N. W. Front St.
Vivian, Caddo County, Louisiana
32.87181, -93.98549

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Kansas City Southern Depot listed on the National Register?

Kansas City Southern Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 20, 1995.

What type of historic resource is Kansas City Southern Depot?

Kansas City Southern Depot is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Kansas City Southern Depot?

The period of significance for Kansas City Southern Depot is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1921.

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