Concord in Cabarrus County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Concord Railroad Depot

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 19, 2021

1. Concord Railroad Depot Marker

Inscription. The railroad came to Concord in the 1850's and played an important role in industrial growth. The depot, shown in the lower image, was located on the east side of the railroad tracks near present-day Corban Ave SW. The structure is said to have been built in 1913 and suddenly demolished in 1978 while preservation was being discussed. It replaced the previous depot, shown in the middle image, which was ubilt on the west side of the railroad tracks where access from Concoord was frequently blocked by stopped trains. (Marker Number 3.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.

Location. 35° 24.573′ N, 80° 34.833′ W. Marker is in Concord, North Carolina, in Cabarrus County. It is on Union Street North just north of Means Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 46 Union St N, Concord NC 28025, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Piedmont

and in Greater Charlotte.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Scotia Seminary (here, next to this marker); St. James Lutheran Church (here, next to this marker); Odell, Coleman, and Gibson Mills (here, next to this marker); First Cabarrus Courthouse (here, next to this marker); Red Hill Tavern

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(a few steps from this marker); City Hall / Street Car (a few steps from this marker); Community Center / Canteen (a few steps from this marker); Commerical Building (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Concord.

Concord Railroad Depot Marker and Mural image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 19, 2021

2. Concord Railroad Depot Marker and Mural

Concord Railroad Depot Window image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, October 5, 2024

3. Concord Railroad Depot Window

Mural series credits/ donors image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, October 5, 2024

4. Mural series credits/ donors

Momentous: A Timeline of History
Shaping Sites of Concord
Artist: Sharon Dowell
Historic Descríptions: Jim Ramseur, Mayor Pro-Tem

Credits. This page was last revised on October 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 538 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 23, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3, 4. submitted on October 9, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.