Summerfield in Guilford County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Train Depot

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 3, 2023

1. Train Depot Marker

Inscription. The depot served the Atlantic & Yadkin Railway, which was part of the Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley Railway and “Mountain-to-Sea Railway.” The 1887 depot was just southeast of Rhondan Road and was demolished circa early 1950s.

The depot handled passengers, mail, freight, express shipments, and telegrams and was an integral part of “Summerfield Proper” history as the first “station stop” north of Greensboro.

Erected by Town of Summerfield.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.

Location. 36° 11.823′ N, 79° 54.029′ W. Marker is in Summerfield, North Carolina, in Guilford County. Marker is at the intersection of Summerfield Road and Rhondan Road, on the right when traveling north on Summerfield Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7300 Summerfield Rd, Summerfield NC 27358, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Southern Railway Freight Shed (a few steps from this marker); Charles Bruce (approx. 0.3 miles away); Family Cemetery of Charles Bruce (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rock Gym (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bruce's Crossroads (approx. 0.8 miles away);

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Charles H. Willson House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Peace UMC (approx. 0.9 miles away); Laughlin School (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Summerfield.

Also see . . . Train Depot. The railroad came to Summerfield in 1887 in the form of the Cape Fear & Yadkin Valley Railway which had been formed in 1879. (Town of Summerfield) (Submitted on October 20, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 3, 2023

2. Train Depot Marker

The building on the right is a former Southern Railway freight shed.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 54 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 6, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.