Crystal River in Citrus County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Historic Crystal River Train Depot

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, July 28, 2018

1. Historic Crystal River Train Depot Marker

Inscription.
The first railroad depot in Citrus County was located on this site soon after the completion of the county's first rail line from Dunnellon in 1887. Constructed by the Silver Springs, Ocala and Gulf Railroad, the spur line would be continued to Homosassa with service beginning in 1888.

The railroad was consolidated into the Savannah, Florida and Western Railroad in 1901, and a year later became part of the Atlantic Coast Line Company.

The railroad provided a better way to ship and receive goods and made it easier for tourists to travel. The depot became the hub of a growing business area since Crystal Street was the main road going east. The original depot burned down around 1900 and was rebuilt around 1901-1902.

At one time in the 1920's and 30's, there were four different trains arriving twice a day, including daily passenger service to Ocala. Rail service would eventually be discontinued in the late 1960's and the depot used for other purposes. In 1991, the Crystal River Lions Club leased the building. It is now a center of activity with clubs and organizations utilizing it and making it an important part of the community life once again.

Restored and maintained by the Crystal River Lions Club since 1991.

Erected by City of Crystal River.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.

Location. 28° 54.149′ N, 82° 35.508′ W. Marker is in Crystal River, Florida, in Citrus County. It is at the intersection of Northeast Crystal Street and Northeast 1st Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Northeast Crystal Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 109 NE Crystal St, Crystal River FL 34428, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

It is also in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Crystal Street Historic Oak Canopy (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Citrus Avenue (approx. ¼ mile away); City of Crystal River Centennial (approx. ¼ mile away); The Seminoles Club (approx. 0.4 miles away); Michigan Town (approx. 0.4 miles away); Kings Bay Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mystery in Stone (approx. 2.2 miles away); Remembering the Dead (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Crystal River.

Historic Crystal River Train Depot Marker and depot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, July 28, 2018

2. Historic Crystal River Train Depot Marker and depot

Historic Crystal River Train Depot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, July 28, 2018

3. Historic Crystal River Train Depot

Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2018, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 2,219 times since then and 104 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 4, 2018, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.