Naples in Collier County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Naples Depot
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, October 2, 2018
1. The Naples Depot Marker
Inscription.
The Naples Depot. . Built in 1926, by the Seaboard Airline, the Naples Depot welcomed Naples' first passenger train in 1927. Services continued until 1971. Shortly thereafter the Tamiami Trail was completed. These two important infrastructures successfully opened Naples and S.W. Florida to tourism. Thanks to the preservation efforts of Southwest Heritage, Inc. in the 1970's the depot was saved from development and preserved as a National Trust Landmark and Headquarters. In 2005 it became part of the Collier County Museum to house local and transportation related historical exhibits.
Built in 1926, by the Seaboard Airline, the Naples Depot welcomed Naples' first passenger train in 1927. Services continued until 1971. Shortly thereafter the Tamiami Trail was completed. These two important infrastructures successfully opened Naples & S.W. Florida to tourism. Thanks to the preservation efforts of Southwest Heritage, Inc. in the 1970's the depot was saved from development and preserved as a National Trust Landmark and Headquarters. In 2005 it became part of the Collier County Museum to house local and transportation related historical exhibits.
Erected 1998 by City of Naples.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.
Location. 26° 8.582′ N, 81° 47.573′ W. Marker is in Naples, Florida, in Collier County. Marker is at the intersection of 5th Avenue South (U.S. 41) and 10th Street South, on the right when traveling west on 5th Avenue South. Located on the front wall of the depot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1051 5th Avenue South, Naples FL 34102, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named The Naples Depot (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tin City (approx. ¼ mile away); Crayton Cove
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, October 2, 2018
2. The Naples Depot Marker on front wall of depot
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, October 2, 2018
3. The Naples Depot
Credits. This page was last revised on December 23, 2018. It was originally submitted on December 23, 2018, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 210 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 23, 2018, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
