Ringgold in Catoosa County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Western & Atlantic Depot

Photographed by Pete Skillman, May 28, 2019

1. Western & Atlantic Depot Marker

Inscription. This is the only depot between Atlanta and Chattanooga that has been in continuous use since May 9, 1850, when the first train ran over this end of the line. Previous to the coming of the W & A to 'Cherokee Georgia,' the nearest market was Augusta, 3 weeks away by ox wagon. In the early 1850s Ringgold was a bigger market than Chattanooga and large quantities of wheat were shipped from this depot. Built in 1849 of local sandstone, with walls 14 inches thick, the building was badly damaged by Hooker's guns during the Battle of Ringgold, November 27, 1863. It was, as may be seen, repaired with limestone blocks.

Erected 1955 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 023-8.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 9, 1850.

Location. 34° 54.912′ N, 85° 6.467′ W. Marker is in Ringgold, Georgia, in Catoosa County. It is at the intersection of Nashville Street (U.S. 41) and Depot Street, on the right when traveling north on Nashville Street. In front of the depot, facing Depot Street at US 41/GA 2 (Nashville Street) in Ringgold. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ringgold GA 30736, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Mountains. 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 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.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Barger Bridge (a few steps from this marker); The Ringgold Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); The Great Locomotive Chase (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Chickamauga (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Actions At Ringgold (approx. 0.2 miles away); Catoosa County War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Confederate Hospitals (approx. 0.2 miles away); Catoosa County (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ringgold.

Photographed by David Seibert, June 26, 2008

2. Western & Atlantic Depot Marker

Western & Atlantic Depot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Seibert, June 26, 2008

3. Western & Atlantic Depot

The Depot is now the Visitor Information Center image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Karl Stelly, April 15, 2010

4. The Depot is now the Visitor Information Center

Station Name image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Karl Stelly, April 15, 2010

5. Station Name

Western & Atlantic Railroad Depot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Karl Stelly, April 15, 2010

6. Western & Atlantic Railroad Depot

This is the view of the tracks next to the depot, and the area beyond, looking towards the East.

Photographed by Karl Stelly, April 15, 2010

7. Western & Atlantic Railroad Depot

The railroad tracks next to the depot. This view is looking towards the South.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,294 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 16, 2022, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. 2, 3. submitted on July 16, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on April 25, 2010, by Karl Stelly of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.