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

Central of Georgia

Depot and Train Shed

Photographed 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.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1977.

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

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battle of Savannah (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Battle of Savannah (within shouting distance of this marker); Savannah Besieged (within shouting distance of this marker); Great Indian Warrior / Trading Path (within shouting distance of this marker); Attack on British Lines (about 300 feet away, measured in

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a direct line); Savannah’s African-American Medical Pioneers (about 300 feet away); Lt. Col John Harris Cruger (about 400 feet away); Major General Anthony Wayne (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Savannah.

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. 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 Former Passenger Station image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2007

2. Central of Georgia Former Passenger Station

Present Day Savannah Visitor and Information Center

Central of Georgia one time Freight Station image. Click for full size.

Photographed 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 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2007

4. Central of Georgia Old Freight Station, rear view

Central of Georgia Station, rear view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, June 3, 2007

5. Central of Georgia Station, rear view

Central of Georgia plans of the complex image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2007

6. Central of Georgia plans of the complex

Central of Georgia 0-6-0 Tank switcher image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2007

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

Central of Georgia Turntable and partial view of roundhouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, July 2006

8. Central of Georgia Turntable and partial view of roundhouse

Today's Georgia Central 3928 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2007

9. Today's Georgia Central 3928

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,410 times since then and 10 times this year. 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.