Apex in Wake County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Apex Union Depot
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 2, 2023
1. Apex Union Depot Marker
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
circa 1914
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.
Location. 35° 43.925′ N, 78° 50.997′ W. Marker is in Apex, North Carolina, in Wake County. It can be reached from the intersection of Seaboard Street and North Salem Street (North Carolina Road 1011), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 220 N Salem St, Apex NC 27502, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Piedmont and in the Research Triangle. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Apex Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Joggling Board (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Apex 9/11 Memorial (about 300 feet away); Apex Elementary (approx. 0.8 miles away); Friendship School (approx. 3.9 miles away); Historic Green Level Baptist Church (approx. 4.6 miles away); Historic White Plains Cemetery (approx. 5.1 miles away); The Woodlief House (approx. 5.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Apex.
Regarding Apex Union Depot. Excerpt from the National Register nomination:
In 1911 fire destroyed a large section of the entire business district. The town, however, quickly bounded back from the destruction. Within a short span the business area consisted of new brick buildings. Although the railroad water tank was destroyed in the fire the frame depot remained untouched. In late 1913 or early 1914, however, the depot was burned during still another town fire. For some reason,the two rail companies [Durham & Southern Railroad and Seaboard Air Line Railroad] were slow in replacing the depot and as the tobacco season approached, the town commissioners lodged a formal complaint over the delay in rebuilding the station.Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 2, 20232. Apex Union Depot Local Landmark Plaques
Nevertheless, the town was rewarded for its long wait, for in late 1914 or early 1915 a handsome brick depot was constructed that would serve as the final rail station. Designed by Seaboard architects in the Portsmouth, Virginia home office, the depot was constructed at a cost of $8,586.
In March, 1959, Seaboard petitioned to discontinue all passenger service to Apex. Ten years later officials of Seaboard and Durham and Southern donated the brick depot to the town of Apex while retaining the land property rights, and the station was converted into a community library.
Also see . . . Apex Union Depot (PDF). National Register nomination submitted for the depot, which was listed in 1988. (Prepared by Tom Belton and Michael T. Southern; via National Archives) (Submitted on October 4, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 2, 2023
3. Apex Union Depot Marker
The building now houses the local chamber of commerce.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 344 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 4, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
