Cordele in Crisp County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Union Depot
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 8, 2021
1. Union Depot Marker
Inscription.
Union Depot. . The Union Depot was located on 8th Street and Wall Street. It was a favorite gathering place for local citizens on Sunday afternoon to see who was arriving and departing on the trains. Trains of four different railway lines made stops at this station , Southern, Seaboard, A B and C (Atlantic, Birmingham and Coast) and the Albany Train. Many enjoyed those excursion trips to Jacksonville, Brunswick and other points. A restaurant was in operation at the Depot for many years. . This historical marker is in Cordele in Crisp County Georgia
The Union Depot was located on 8th Street and Wall Street. It was a favorite gathering place for local citizens on Sunday afternoon to see who was arriving and departing on the trains. Trains of four different railway lines made stops at this station — Southern, Seaboard, A B and C (Atlantic, Birmingham and Coast) and the Albany Train. Many enjoyed those excursion trips to Jacksonville, Brunswick and other points. A restaurant was in operation at the Depot for many years.
Location. 31° 58.202′ N, 83° 47.017′ W. Marker is in Cordele, Georgia, in Crisp County. Marker can be reached from Wall Street West west of 7th Street North (U.S. 41), on the right when traveling west. Marker is located in Cordele Railway Park, overlooking multiple active railroad tracks. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 106 Wall Street West, Cordele GA 31015, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Cordele Railway Park
2. Marker detail: Union Depot, Cordele, GA
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 8, 2021
3. Union Depot Marker
(freight train heading west in the background)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 8, 2021
4. Cordele Railway Park
(looking north from Wall Street West • marker and passing freight train visible in background)
Cordele Railway Park has an observation platform, parking area, and a large green space. Historic markers detailing the railroad history of Cordele overlook the tracks. Cordele has a rare type of switch called an interlocking or “Diamond” switch where CSX, Norfolk Southern and Heart of Georgia mainlines all cross one another at one location. This is an excellent place for railroad fans to watch trains.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 190 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 31, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 4. submitted on June 1, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.