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Savannah in Chatham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Central of Georgia
Depot and Train Shed

Central of Georgia Marker Photo, Click for full size

By Mike Stroud, 2007

1. Central of Georgia Marker

Inscription. Has been designated a
National
Historic Landmark
This site possesses national signifance
in commemorating the history of the
United States
1977
National Park Service
United States Department of Interior

Erected 1977 by National Park Service.

Location. 32° 4.563′ N, 81° 5.957′ W. Marker is in Savannah, Georgia, in Chatham County. Marker is on Martin Luther King Boulevard near Louisville Road. Click for map. Todays Savannah Information Center. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 Martin Luther King Blvd. (W. Broad Street ), Savannah GA 31401, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battle of Savannah (within shouting distance of this marker); Attack on British Lines (within shouting distance of this marker); Great Indian Warrior / Trading Path (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Battle of Savannah (within shouting distance of this marker); Savannah’s African-American Medical Pioneers (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Lt. Col John Harris Cruger (about 400 feet away); Major General Anthony Wayne (about 400 feet away); Charles Pidcock (about 400 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Savannah.

Central of Georgia Former Passenger Station Photo, Click for full size

By Mike Stroud, 2007

2. Central of Georgia Former Passenger Station

Present Day Savannah Visitor and Information Center

Also see . . .
1. Georgia Depot and Train Shed. A passenger depot and trainshed constructed in 1860 (Submitted on September 20, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)

2. National Park Service. Central of Georgia Railroad Shops and Terminal (Submitted on September 20, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)

3. Central Of Georgia. The line was complete from Savannah to Oliver by 1839 and to Macon in 1843. (Submitted on September 20, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)

Central of Georgia one time Freight Station Photo, Click for full size

By Mike Stroud, 2007

3. Central of Georgia one time Freight Station

Today, part of Savannah College of Art and Design

Central of Georgia Old Freight Station, rear view Photo, Click for full size

By Mike Stroud, 2007

4. Central of Georgia Old Freight Station, rear view

Central of Georgia Station, rear view Photo, Click for full size

By Mike Stroud, June 3, 2007

5. Central of Georgia Station, rear view

Central of Georgia plans of the complex Photo, Click for full size

By Mike Stroud, 2007

6. Central of Georgia plans of the complex

Central of Georgia 0-6-0 Tank switcher Photo, Click for full size

By Mike Stroud, 2007

7. Central of Georgia 0-6-0 Tank switcher

Central of Georgia Turntable and partial view of roundhouse Photo, Click for full size

By Mike Stroud, July 2006

8. Central of Georgia Turntable and partial view of roundhouse

Today's , Georgia Central 3928 Photo, Click for full size

By Mike Stroud, 2007

9. Today's , Georgia Central 3928

Credits. This page originally submitted on September 20, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 829 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on September 20, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.