Fuquay-Varina in Wake County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Depot

Circa 1910

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, September 19, 2023

1. The Depot Marker

Inscription. The Durham & Southern Railway built the Varina Station's Depot in 1910. After 1914, the Depot served as a Union Depot for Durham & Southern and Norfolk & Southern for many years.
J. E. Brown, followed by Katherine Brown, were agents from 1911-1977. The Depot closed in 1977.
Attempts were made to preserve the building as a historical site but were not successful. The area around Varina Station was the Depot's original location. In 2003 the Depot was purchased by Bill Akins, moved to its current location and restored. In 2009 the Varina Station started operation as Aviator Tap House serving beer brewed in Fuquay-Varina.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.

Location. 35° 35.57′ N, 78° 47.632′ W. Marker is in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, in Wake County. Marker can be reached from Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 Broad Street, Fuquay Varina NC 27526, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Varina Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Weaver Buick / Red & White Grocery (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank of Varina (within shouting distance of this marker); Dry Goods Store (about 300 feet away, measured in

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a direct line); Varina Commercial Historic District (about 300 feet away); Varina Supply Company (about 400 feet away); Fuquay-Varina Woman's Club Clubhouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Bank of Varina (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fuquay-Varina.

Also see . . . Aviator Brewing Company. (Submitted on September 19, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, September 19, 2023

2. The Depot Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 54 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 19, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.