Concord in Cabarrus County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Concord Railroad Depot
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. Marker 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.
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
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 110 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 23, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
