About this property
The Cope Depot , or Manchester and Augusta Railroad Station in Cope, South Carolina was a privately owned railroad depot built in 1893. It was built by the Manchester and Augusta Railroad six years before being acquired by the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad as part of their Florence—Robbins Line. The depot is located along what is today the CSX Orangeburg Subdivision, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.
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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 01000298. It was listed on March 28, 2001.
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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 Cope Depot listed on the National Register?
Cope Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 28, 2001.
What type of historic resource is Cope Depot?
Cope Depot is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Cope Depot?
The period of significance for Cope Depot is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1893.
Can I research the history near Cope Depot?
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