Kingsport in Sullivan County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Train Depot
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 25, 2009
1. Train Depot Marker
The Carolina, Clinchfield and Ohio Passenger Train Station, along with the adjacent Freight Depot, were built in 1916. The building's design was a product of New York architect Clinton McKenzie. Access to the railroad instantly gave Kingsport the potential to become an industrial community. Even though passenger service stopped in 1954, the area remained a busy thoroughfare.Erected by Downtown Kingsport Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.
Location. 36° 32.699′ N, 82° 33.712′ W. Marker is in Kingsport, Tennessee, in Sullivan County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Broad Street on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 E Main St, Kingsport TN 37660, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Doyle Lawson (a few steps from this marker); Bank Of Kingsport (within shouting distance of this marker); Kingsport Drug (within shouting distance of this marker); The Gem Theatre (about 400 feet away, measured in a
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Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 25, 2009
2. The old Carolina, Clinchfield and Ohio Passenger Train Station
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 25, 2009
3. The adjacent Freight Depot
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,117 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 27, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
