Scottsburg in Scott County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Scottsburg Depot
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 27, 2009
1. Side A - - Scottsburg Depot Marker
Built 1872. One of the classic "combination" depots for passengers and freight, with board and batten siding, wide overhanging roof, and agent's bay window. Interior included separate waiting rooms for men and women. Served as depot until early 1950s. Listed in National Register of Historic Places 1991 and moved one block north to preserve it.
Marker Reverse:
Jeffersonville Railroad came through this area by 1852; when platted as new county seat 1871, Scottsburg was located on this line. Railroad was important in subsequent economic development of town and area. Depot was restored, assisted by federal transportation funds, for reuse as Scottsburg Heritage Station; it was dedicated 1996.
Erected 2002 by Indiana Historical Bureau, Preservation Alliance, Inc., Scott County Community Foundation. (Marker Number 72.2002.4.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.
Location. 38° 41.183′ N, 85° 46.231′ W. Marker is in Scottsburg, Indiana, in Scott County. Marker is at the intersection of
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Scottsburg State Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Sima Shapinski Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Northside Café and Barbershop (within shouting distance of this marker); Regal Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Hubbard Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Scott County Courthouse (about 300 feet away); Scottsburg I.O.O.F. Lodge (about 300 feet away); Spellman Building (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Scottsburg.
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 27, 2009
2. Side B - - Scottsburg Depot Marker
Photographed By Tom Bosse, October 14, 2016
3. Scottsburg Depot
Photographed By Tom Bosse, October 14, 2016
4. Scottsburg Depot
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 27, 2009
5. Wide View Side A - - Scottsburg Depot Marker
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 27, 2009
6. Wide View Side B - - Scottsburg Depot Marker
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 27, 2009
7. Long View Side A - - Scottsburg Depot Marker
Photographed By Tom Bosse, October 14, 2016
8. Scottsburg Depot
Photographed By Tom Bosse, October 14, 2016
9. Scottsburg Depot Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 13, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 878 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 31, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 3, 4. submitted on November 8, 2016, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 5, 6, 7. submitted on August 31, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 8. submitted on November 8, 2016, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 9. submitted on November 11, 2016, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
