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Jacksonville in Calhoun County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
 

The Depot

Chief Ladiga Trail

 
 
The Depot Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, October 2, 2010
1. The Depot Marker
Inscription. The Depot was constructed in 1860 by the Selma, Rome and Dalton (GA) Railroad. It was used as a transfer and storage point for Confederate troops and materials during the War Between the States.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & StreetcarsWar, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
 
Location. 33° 49.084′ N, 85° 46.393′ W. Marker is in Jacksonville, Alabama, in Calhoun County. Marker can be reached from Mountain Street Northwest west of Woodward Avenue Northwest. Marker is located on the Chief Ladiga Trail next to the Old Jacksonville's Depot of the Selma, Rome and Dalton Railroad. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jacksonville AL 36265, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chief Ladiga Trail - Jacksonville (a few steps from this marker); Jacksonville, Alabama (a few steps from this marker); Profile Cotton Mills Historic District (approx. 0.4 miles away); Profile Cotton Mill Historic District (approx. half a mile away); Presidents of Jacksonville State (approx. 0.6 miles away); Joseph William Burke (approx. 0.6 miles away); Jacksonville State University (approx. 0.6 miles away); "The Magnolias" (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jacksonville.
 
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 Newly restored train depot opens. (Submitted on October 3, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama.)
 
Chief Ladiga Trail - The Depot Marker (left) image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, October 2, 2010
2. Chief Ladiga Trail - The Depot Marker (left)
The Jacksonville Depot and the Chief Ladiga Trail image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, October 2, 2010
3. The Jacksonville Depot and the Chief Ladiga Trail
The Jacksonville Depot and the Chief Ladiga Trail image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, October 2, 2010
4. The Jacksonville Depot and the Chief Ladiga Trail
The Jacksonville Depot in 2008 image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr
5. The Jacksonville Depot in 2008
The Jacksonville Depot in 2008 image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr
6. The Jacksonville Depot in 2008
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,994 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 3, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.

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