Hoschton in Jackson County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Hoschton Train Depot

Photographed by David Seibert, April 17, 2009

1. Hoschton Train Depot Marker

Inscription. The four Hosch brothers founded Hoschton in 1881 in the hope of influencing the proposed route of the Gainesville, Jefferson and Southern Railroad. In 1833 this depot was built on land donated by the brothers. The railroad transformed the town and surrounding areas, serving as a catalyst for the development of commerce, agriculture, education, industry, communications, and transportation. The railroad provided a link with other Georgia communities, opened the market for the region’s agricultural products, made manufactured goods widely available, and stimulated the growth of businesses, churches, schools, and the town itself. Train service ended in 1947.

Erected 2002 by Georgia Historical Society, the City of Hoschton, Hoschton Women’s Civic Club, and Hosch Family Descendants. (Marker Number 78-1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Political Subdivisions • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.

Location. 34° 5.841′ N, 83° 45.683′ W. Marker is in Hoschton, Georgia, in Jackson County. It is on Washington Street (Georgia Route 53) 0 miles north of Broad Street, on the left when traveling

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south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hoschton GA 30548, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep 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 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Braselton Family (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Braselton School Bell (approx. 0.7 miles away); Revolutionary War Patriots (approx. 0.7 miles away); Bethabra Baptist Church (approx. 2.6 miles away); Battle of King's Tanyard (approx. 4.3 miles away); Rockwell Universalist Church (approx. 5.3 miles away); Perry-Rainey Institute (approx. 7 miles away); Karina Miller Nature Preserve (approx. 7.4 miles away).

More about this marker. Marker was originally installed on Georgia Highway 53 at the old depot. It has recently been moved to the rear of the depot, at the entrance from the parking lot.

Photographed by David Seibert, May 17, 2004

2. Hoschton Train Depot Marker

The marker in its original position, adjacent to Highway 53 (the road visible to the right).

Photographed by David Seibert, April 17, 2009

3. Hoschton Train Depot Marker

Hoschton Train Depot and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Seibert, April 17, 2009

4. Hoschton Train Depot and Marker

Photographed by David Seibert, April 17, 2009

5. Hoschton Train Depot and Marker

Viewed from the parking lot; the original location of the marker is to the right of the Depot, adjoining Highway 53.

National Register of Historic Places Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 2, 2009

6. National Register of Historic Places Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 18, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,698 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 25, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 6. submitted on November 4, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.