National Register of Historic Places

Thomasville Railroad Passenger Depot

Thomasville, Davidson County, North Carolina
Listed
July 8, 1981
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
81000423

About this property

The Thomasville Railroad Passenger Depot is a historic train station located at Thomasville, Davidson County, North Carolina. It is one of the oldest remaining frame depots in the state, built between 1870 and 1871. The board-and-batten building features Victorian sawnwork detailing. Until 1912, it served as a passenger train station with the Richmond and Danville Railroad and later the Southern Railway. Due to the increase in passenger rail travel, a new brick depot was built. This depot was then moved to the north side of the tracks and served as a freight agent's office. The Southern Railway eventually gave the structure to the town. The Thomasville Historical Society raised $5,000 for its restoration in 1969. Another restoration was completed in the late 1990s. In July 2000, the Thomasville Railroad Passenger Depot became the home of the Thomasville Visitors' Center. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1981.

Location

Thomasville, Davidson County, North Carolina
35.88242, -80.08357

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Battles

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When was Thomasville Railroad Passenger Depot listed on the National Register?

Thomasville Railroad Passenger Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 8, 1981.

What type of historic resource is Thomasville Railroad Passenger Depot?

Thomasville Railroad Passenger Depot is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Thomasville Railroad Passenger Depot?

The period of significance for Thomasville Railroad Passenger Depot is recorded as the industrial era.

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