Flowery Branch in Hall County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Flowery Branch Depot

Photographed by David Seibert, February 22, 2010

1. The Flowery Branch Depot Marker

Inscription. Cotton, leather and furniture, as well as manufactured items from the region passed through these walls, as did passengers during its working years (c.1890-1970s) as a Richmond & Danville Railroad and Southern Railway System Depot. Sold to the City of Flowery Branch for $1.00 in 1972, the building was later rehabilitated with Federal Transportation Enhancement Funding through the Georgia Department of Transportation, and moved from its original site directly across Railroad Ave. (RR property), to this location, 5302 Railroad Ave. (original site of the Carlisle General Merchandising Building, now City Property).

In 2001, the rehabilitated building was dedicated to its new use as a museum and community center. The Depot both educates citizens and gives a special identity to the historic Main Street displaying its significance to Georgia’s railroad and town development history.

Erected 2010 by Friends of the Depot, Flowery Branch, Georgia, Inc., Flowery Branch Better Hometown, Inc., and Flowery Branch Historic Preservation Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1972.

Location. 34° 11.083′ N, 83° 55.517′ W. Marker

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is in Flowery Branch, Georgia, in Hall County. It is at the intersection of Railroad Avenue and Main Street, on the right when traveling south on Railroad Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5302 Railroad Avenue, Flowery Branch GA 30542, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont

and in Metro Atlanta.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Old Federal Road (approx. 1.1 miles away); Gen. Andrew Jackson (approx. 1.8 miles away); Jackson at Young's Tavern (approx. 1.9 miles away); Historic Redwine (approx. 4.8 miles away); The Bolt That Threw 38 (approx. 8.2 miles away); Old City Hall (approx. 8.3 miles away); Historic Sugar Hill Cemetery (approx. 8.3 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 8.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Flowery Branch.

Photographed by Ray King, September 23, 2012

2. The Flowery Branch Depot Marker

The original marker was stolen. This replacement was erected in 2011. There is a very slight difference in wording, referring to the "Carlisle Building."

Photographed by David Seibert, February 22, 2010

3. The Flowery Branch Depot Marker

Photographed by Ray King, September 23, 2012

4. The Flowery Branch Depot Marker

Across the tracks is Georgia Highway 13 (Atlanta Highway).

The Flowery Branch Depot and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ray King, September 23, 2012

5. The Flowery Branch Depot and Marker

Caboose in Flowery Branch image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Seibert, February 22, 2010

6. Caboose in Flowery Branch

This old caboose stands across Railroad Avenue from the depot, adjoining the original site of the building and the railroad tracks. For years the caboose was used as the city's visitor center.

Photographed by Ray King, September 23, 2012

7. The Flowery Branch Depot Marker

Looking southwest on Railroad Avenue.

Photographed by Ray King, September 23, 2012

8. The Flowery Branch Depot Marker

The Depot and the Caboose.

Photographed by Ray King, September 23, 2012

9. The Flowery Branch Depot Marker

The view looking northeast along Railroad Avenue.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,618 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 24, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2. submitted on September 23, 2012, by Ray King of Jacksonville, Florida. 3. submitted on February 24, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 4, 5. submitted on September 23, 2012, by Ray King of Jacksonville, Florida. 6. submitted on February 24, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 7, 8, 9. submitted on September 23, 2012, by Ray King of Jacksonville, Florida. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.