Meridian in Lauderdale County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Depot Historic District

Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 13, 2012

1. Depot Historic District Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Well-preserved industrial complex grouped about a railroad depot, center of railroad industry, the impetus to Meridian's growth after 1860. Included farm products processing businesses of inventor G.W. Soule.

Erected 1986 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 32° 21.876′ N, 88° 41.737′ W. Marker is in Meridian, Mississippi, in Lauderdale County. Marker is on Front Street near 18th Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Located at Meridian Union Station. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Meridian MS 39301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Meridian (a few steps from this marker); Railroads and the War (within shouting distance of this marker); Sherman's "Bow Tie" (within shouting distance of this marker); Jimmie Rodgers & The Blues

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Meridian's "C" Battery (about 400 feet away); Moe Bandy (about 700 feet away); Freedom Riders (approx. 0.2 miles away); Elsie McWilliams (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Meridian.

Regarding Depot Historic District. National Register of Historic Places:
Union Station Historic District (added 1979 - - #79003731)
Also known as Meridian Depot
Roughly bounded by 18th and 19th Aves., 5th St., and Gulf Mobile & Ohio RR , Meridian
♦ Historic Significance: Event, Person
♦ Historic Person: Soule,G.W.
♦ Significant Year: 1905, 1906, 1904
♦ Area of Significance: Transportation, Invention, Industry
♦ Period of Significance: 1900-1924
♦ Owner: Private
♦ Historic Function: Industry/Processing/Extraction, Transportation
♦ Historic Sub-function: Rail-Related
♦ Current Function: Industry/Processing/Extraction, Transportation
♦ Current Sub-function: Rail-Related

Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 13, 2012

2. Depot Historic District Marker

Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 13, 2012

3. Depot Historic District Marker

Depot Historic District image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 13, 2012

4. Depot Historic District

Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 13, 2012

5. Depot Historic District Marker

Depot Historic District , Union Station image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 13, 2012

6. Depot Historic District , Union Station

Depot Historic District, Union Station along Front Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 13, 2012

7. Depot Historic District, Union Station along Front Street

Depot Historic District Marker seen from Front Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 13, 2012

8. Depot Historic District Marker seen from Front Street

Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 497 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on October 7, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.