Yamacraw Village in Savannah in Chatham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Roundhouse
Incoming locomotives traveled on rail through the building to arrive at the Turntable in the center. Operators aligned the rotating table with one of the individual Roundhouse bays where the locomotive was then parked. Locomotives parked in the eastern portion of the Roundhouse underwent minor repairs. Major repairs occurred in the western side where the Drop Table was located.
Why isn't the "Roundhouse" round ? The Central of Georgia built this as a circular building in 1852-1855. The green circle is on the plan drawing of the Roundhouse to the right identifies this original construction. The Roundhouse had to be enlarged as steam locomotives became larger. During 1926 and 1927, the Central of Georgia expanded half of the building to accommodate larger engines (red line). Eventually the Roundhouse became obsolete when the large steam locomotives were replaced by diesel locomotives. In the 1960s the remaining 1850s half of the Roundhouse (dashed green line) was salvaged for bricks.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.
Location. 32° 4.551′ N, 81° 6.083′ W. Marker is in Savannah, Georgia, in Chatham County. It is in Yamacraw Village. Marker can be reached from Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Located between Louisville Road and W Charlton Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Roundhouse Foreman’s Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Central of Georgia (within shouting distance of this marker); Colored Shopmen's Locker & Lavatory (within shouting distance of this marker); To Arms (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial To The American Revolution (within shouting distance of this marker); George Clymer (within shouting distance of this marker); Mills Murphree (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Elbert (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Savannah.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 831 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 21, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 2, 3. submitted on August 20, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. submitted on March 21, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 14. submitted on May 8, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.