About this property
The Apex Union Depot is a historic railroad station located on Salem Street in downtown Apex, North Carolina and is the centerpiece of the Apex Historic District. Constructed in 1914 by the Seaboard Air Line Railroad, the building shared service with the Durham and Southern Railway, but now houses the Apex Visitor Center, Apex Chamber of Commerce, and meeting rooms rented out for special events. A 37-foot (11.3 m) Louisville and Nashville Railroad caboose is located beside the building.
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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 88002697. It was listed on December 1, 1988.
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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 Apex Union Depot listed on the National Register?
Apex Union Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 1, 1988.
What type of historic resource is Apex Union Depot?
Apex Union Depot is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Apex Union Depot?
The period of significance for Apex Union Depot is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1914.
Can I research the history near Apex Union Depot?
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