The Flowery Branch Depot Marker

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Flowery Branch in Hall County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Flowery Branch Depot

By David Seibert, February 22, 2010

1. The Flowery Branch Depot Marker

Inscription. Cotton, leather and furniture, as well as manufactured items from the region passed through these walls, as did passengers during its working years (c.1890-1970s) as a Richmond & Danville Railroad and Southern Railway System Depot. Sold to the City of Flowery Branch for $1.00 in 1972, the building was later rehabilitated with Federal Transportation Enhancement Funding through the Georgia Department of Transportation, and moved from its original site directly across Railroad Ave. (RR property), to this location, 5302 Railroad Ave. (original site of the Carlisle General Merchandising Building, now City Property).

In 2001, the rehabilitated building was dedicated to its new use as a museum and community center. The Depot both educates citizens and gives a special identity to the historic Main Street displaying its significance to Georgia’s railroad and town development history.

Erected 2010 by Friends of the Depot, Flowery Branch, Georgia, Inc., Flowery Branch Better Hometown, Inc., and Flowery Branch Historic Preservation Commission.

Location. 34° 11.083′ N, 83° 55.517′ W. Marker is in Flowery Branch, Georgia, in Hall County. Marker is at the intersection of Railroad Avenue and Main Street, on the right

By Ray King, September 23, 2012

2. The Flowery Branch Depot Marker

The original marker was stolen. This replacement was erected in 2011. There is a very slight difference in wording, referring to the "Carlisle Building."

when traveling south on Railroad Avenue. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5302 Railroad Avenue, Flowery Branch GA 30542, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Old Federal Road (approx. 1.1 miles away); Gen. Andrew Jackson (approx. 1.8 miles away); Jackson at Young's Tavern (approx. 1.9 miles away); Historic Redwine (approx. 4.8 miles away); Two Georgia Governors (approx. 8.9 miles away); James Longstreet (approx. 9.1 miles away); Hog Mountain Baptist Church (approx. 9.1 miles away); The Historic Piedmont Hotel (approx. 9.4 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Flowery Branch.

By David Seibert, February 22, 2010

3. The Flowery Branch Depot Marker

By Ray King, 9

4. The Flowery Branch Depot Marker

Across the tracks is GA Hwy 13 (Atlanta Highway).

By Ray King, September 23, 2012

5. The Flowery Branch Depot Marker

The Flower Branch Depot.

Caboose in Flowery Branch Photo, Click for full size

By David Seibert, February 22, 2010

6. Caboose in Flowery Branch

This old caboose stands across Railroad Avenue from the depot, adjoining the original site of the building and the railroad tracks. For years the caboose was used as the city's visitor center.

By Ray King, September 23, 2012

7. The Flowery Branch Depot Marker

Looking southwest on Railroad Avenue.

By Ray King, September 23, 2012

8. The Flowery Branch Depot Marker

The Depot and the Caboose.

By Ray King, September 23, 2012

9. The Flowery Branch Depot Marker

The view looking northeast along Railroad Avenue.

Credits. This page originally submitted on February 24, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 530 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on February 24, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2. submitted on September 23, 2012, by Ray King of Jacksonville, Florida. 3. submitted on February 24, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 4, 5. submitted on September 23, 2012, by Ray King of Jacksonville, Florida. 6. submitted on February 24, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 7, 8, 9. submitted on September 23, 2012, by Ray King of Jacksonville, Florida. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.