Yamacraw Village in Savannah in Chatham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Roundhouse
Photographed by Mike Stroud, November 15, 2011
1. Roundhouse Marker
Incoming locomotives traveled on rail through the building to arrive at the Turntable in the center. Operators aligned the rotating table with one of the individual Roundhouse bays where the locomotive was then parked. Locomotives parked in the eastern portion of the Roundhouse underwent minor repairs. Major repairs occurred in the western side where the Drop Table was located.
Why isn't the "Roundhouse" round ? The Central of Georgia built this as a circular building in 1852-1855. The green circle is on the plan drawing of the Roundhouse to the right identifies this original construction. The Roundhouse had to be enlarged as steam locomotives became larger. During 1926 and 1927, the Central of Georgia expanded half of the building to accommodate larger engines (red line). Eventually the Roundhouse became obsolete when the large steam locomotives were replaced by diesel locomotives. In the 1960s the remaining 1850s half of the Roundhouse (dashed green line) was salvaged for bricks.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.
Location. 32° 4.551′ N, 81° 6.083′
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Regionally, this marker is in the Coastal Plain and on the Georgia Coast and the Golden Isles. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. 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 New Spain, 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 walking distance of this marker: Roundhouse Foremans Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Central of Georgia (within shouting distance of this marker); Colored Shopmen's Locker & Lavatory (within shouting distance of this marker); To Arms (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial To The American Revolution (within shouting distance of this marker); George Clymer (within shouting distance of this marker); Mills Murphree (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Elbert (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Savannah.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 5, 2013
2. Roundhouse Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 5, 2013
3. Roundhouse Marker
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4. Roundhouse Marker
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5. Roundhouse plan drawing
Photographed by Mike Stroud, November 15, 2011
6. Roundhouse and Marker
Photographed by Mike Stroud, July 25, 2006
7. Roundhouse Engine shop
Photographed by Mike Stroud, July 25, 2006
8. Roundhouse Overnight shed
Photographed by Mike Stroud, July 25, 2006
9. Roundhouse
Photographed by Mike Stroud, November 8, 2007
10. Roundhouse ...shifting rolling stock
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2006
11. Roundhouse Engine shop
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2006
12. Roundhouse Blacksmith shop
Photographed by Mike Stroud, June 3, 2007
13. Roundhouse Engine shop rear side
Photographed by Mike Stroud, April 5, 2012
14. Roundhouse and Turntable
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 973 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 21, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 2, 3. submitted on August 20, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. submitted on March 21, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 14. submitted on May 8, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
