Ashford in Houston County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Ashford Depot
Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 1, 2014
1. Ashford Depot Marker
Inscription.
Ashford Depot. . This depot, an example of late 19th century Victorian railroad architecture, was constructed by the Alabama Midland Railroad in March, 1888 as a way station on the Bainbridge-to-Montgomery route. The depot was the only building to survive a devastating 1915 fire which destroyed the original town area parallel to the railroad track. The Ashford Depot Committee has restored the building to its former appearance and has furnished it with original antiques. The depot houses an “Artifacts of the Wiregrass Museum”, political history memorabilia and has a community room for use by area citizens.
This depot, an example of late 19th century Victorian railroad architecture, was constructed by the Alabama Midland Railroad in March, 1888 as a way station on the Bainbridge-to-Montgomery route. The depot was the only building to survive a devastating 1915 fire which destroyed the original town area parallel to the railroad track. The Ashford Depot Committee has restored the building to its former appearance and has furnished it with original antiques. The depot houses an “Artifacts of the Wiregrass Museum”, political history memorabilia and has a community room for use by area citizens.
Erected 1989 by the Historic Chattahoochee Commission and the Ashford Depot Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1888.
Location. 31° 11.006′ N, 85° 14.258′ W. Marker is in Ashford, Alabama, in Houston County. Marker is at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and Midland Street, on the right when traveling north on 3rd Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 Midland Street, Ashford AL 36312, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 824 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 2, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
