Newton station (Mississippi)

Alabama and Vicksburg Railroad Depot
The historic Alabama and Vicksburg Railroad Depot in Newton, Mississippi
Location S. Main St., Newton, Mississippi
Coordinates 32°19′13″N 89°9′45″W / 32.32028°N 89.16250°W / 32.32028; -89.16250Coordinates: 32°19′13″N 89°9′45″W / 32.32028°N 89.16250°W / 32.32028; -89.16250
Area 1 acre (0.40 ha)
Architectural style Vernacular railroad
NRHP reference # 90001076[1]
USMS # 101-NEW-0032-NR-ML
Significant dates
Added to NRHP July 12, 1990
Designated USMS April 4, 1990[2]

Newton station is a historic railroad depot in Newton, Mississippi. It was located on the A & V (Alabama and Vicksburg) Railroad. It was built in 1904, and later operated by the Illinois Central.[3] It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990 as the Alabama and Vicksburg Railroad Depot.[1] It is now used by the Newton Chamber of Commerce.[3]

Newton Depot in 1968

See also

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ "Mississippi Landmarks". Retrieved 2014-05-26.
  3. 1 2 Alabama and Vicksburg Railroad Depot Waymarking.com

Further reading

Preceding station   Illinois Central   Following station
Lawrence
toward Shreveport
Vicksburg Route Division
Hickory
toward Meridian
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