National Register of Historic Places

Norfolk & Western Railway Depot

Marion, Smyth County, Virginia
Listed
February 8, 1995
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
95000025

About this property

Norfolk & Western Railway Depot is a historic railway depot located at Marion, Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 1904 by the Norfolk and Western Railway. It is a one-story, stone and brick, Queen Anne style building. It features detailed porches supported by arching brackets on the street side and iron columns on the other three sides and a slate and shingled hipped roof with dormers. The building measures 25 feet by 128 feet, and has an attached former ticket office. The building was converted for office and retail use in 1993–1994. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. It is located in the Marion Historic District.

Location

651 N. Main St.
Marion, Smyth County, Virginia
36.84857, -81.51153

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Smyth County Community Hospital
Industrial
0.3 mi
Marion Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Listed
0.9 mi
Southwestern State Hospital Tubercular Building
Industrial
1 mi
Greer, R. T., and Company
Industrial
1 mi
Henderson Building, Southwestern State Hospital
Industrial
1 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Marion
1864Civil War
1.4 mi
Stoneman's Raid – Marion VA
1865Civil War
2.2 mi
Stoneman's Raid into Southwest Virginia
1864Civil War
2.6 mi

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When was Norfolk & Western Railway Depot listed on the National Register?

Norfolk & Western Railway Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 8, 1995.

What type of historic resource is Norfolk & Western Railway Depot?

Norfolk & Western Railway Depot is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Norfolk & Western Railway Depot?

The period of significance for Norfolk & Western Railway Depot is recorded as the industrial era.

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