Southern Railway Passenger Depot
National Register of Historic Places

Southern Railway Passenger Depot

Branchville, Orangeburg County, South Carolina
Listed
April 22, 1973
Type
Building
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
73001723

About this property

Southern Railway Passenger Depot, also known as Branchville Depot, is a historic train station located at Branchville, Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1877 by the Southern Railway. It is a one-story, brick building with a stucco finish and hipped roof. It was the site of a speech given by President-elect William Howard Taft in 1909. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. Branchville Railroad Shrine and Museum (South Carolina Information Highway) Southern Railway Depot - Historic Branchville Depot - Orangeburg County

Location

110 N. Main St.
Branchville, Orangeburg County, South Carolina
33.25126, -80.81566

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When was Southern Railway Passenger Depot listed on the National Register?

Southern Railway Passenger Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 22, 1973.

What type of historic resource is Southern Railway Passenger Depot?

Southern Railway Passenger Depot is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Southern Railway Passenger Depot?

The period of significance for Southern Railway Passenger Depot is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1877.

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