National Register of Historic Places

Rural Hall Depot

Rural Hall, Forsyth County, North Carolina
Listed
July 20, 1983
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
83001881

About this property

Rural Hall Depot is a historic train station located at Rural Hall, Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1907 for the Southern Railway. It is a one-story rectangular frame building sheathed in German siding. It measures 23 feet wide and 78 feet long. The interior consists of waiting rooms for white and "colored" passengers and a station master's office. Passenger service ceased in 1955, but the depot continued to provide services and facilities to freight trains until its closing in 1980. The building was moved to its present site in March 1980, and serves as a local railroad museum. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

Location

Rural Hall, Forsyth County, North Carolina
36.24360, -80.29729

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Sources

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Nearby Battles

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Questions about this property

When was Rural Hall Depot listed on the National Register?

Rural Hall Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 20, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Rural Hall Depot?

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

What is the period of significance for Rural Hall Depot?

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

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