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Surviving Alabama Railroad Stations

The information here covers surviving Alabama railroad stations. The Railroad Station Historical Society (RSHS) and my many thanks to them for such (the information here would not have been possible without their invaluable resources) provided much of the research for this page. If you would like to learn more about the Railroad Station Historical Society or are considering becoming a member please click here to visit their website.

Also, if you know of a railroad station or depot in your area that is not preserved or in danger of being demolished please take action to see if it can be saved. These buildings are beautiful works of architecture and it has been proven time and again that preserved historic railroad stations (whether still in use as a train station or not) increase the value and attractiveness of an area for both visitors and businesses (particularly if it is located in a downtown area). Not only that, but you will be saving an important piece of history!

Andalusia: Is home to two former L&N stations owned by shortline Alabama & Florida Railway.

Abbeville: Originally built by the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad.

Alabaster: Originally built by the L&N, currently in use by the Alabaster Parks & Recreation Department.

Albertville: Originally built by the L&N, used as a senior center.

Alexander City: Originally built by the CoG, used as a fire station.

Anniston: The former L&N freight and passenger depots still stand, in use by a business. Also, two Southern depots stand, one used by Amtrak, the other vacant.

Ashford: Originally built by the Alabama Midland, an ACL subsidiary, currently used as a municipal building.

Athens: The town’s passenger and freight depots built by the L&N still stand, of which the former is used by a business.

Atmore: Originally built by the L&N.

Auburn: Originally built by the Western of Alabama and owned by CSX.

Belle Mina: Originally built by the Southern.

Bessemer: The former Atlanta Birmingham & Atlantic station and hotel remain in use as a funeral home.

Birmingham: The former L&N depot still stands.

Bridgeport: Originally built by the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis, currently the home of the Bridgeport Train Depot Museum.

Brilliant: Originally built by the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway, privately owned.

Calera: Currently still includes the Southern and L&N depots, both in use by the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum.

Chase: Originally built by the NC&StL it is home to the North Alabama Railroad Museum.

Citronelle: Originally built by the Mobile & Ohio in use by the local community.

Clanton: Originally built by the L&N, vacant.

Clayton: Originally built by the Central of Georgia.

Courtland: Originally built by the Southern, used as a business.

Cullman: The former L&N passenger and freight depots still stand.

Decatur: Originally built by the Southern, unused.

Demopolis: The former Southern freight depot still stands.

Dothan: The ACL (offices), Atlanta & St. Andrews Bay (offices), and Central of Georgia (business) depots still stand here.

Eufaula: Originally built by the Central of Georgia.

Elkmont: Built by the L&N it is used as a community center.

Enterprise: Originally built by the ACL, home of the Pea River Historical Society.

Evergreen: Originally built by the L&N and used by the local chamber of commerce.

Fairfax: Originally built by the Chattahoochee Valley and restored for the Chattahoochee Valley Trail.

Fayette: Originally built by the Southern, in use as a museum.

Florala: Originally built by the L&N and in use by the Florala Historical Society.

Florence: Originally built by the L&N.

Foley: Originally built by the L&N and used by the Foley Museum.

Fort Payne: Originally built by the Southern Railway and in used by the Fort Payne Depot Museum.

Georgiana: Originally built by the L&N, used as a business.

Goodwater: Originally built by the Central of Georgia, it is used as a community center.

Greenville: Originally built by the L&N, used as a municipal building.

Guin: Originally built by the Frisco, privately owned.

Guntersville: Originally built by the NC&StL, restored.

Hartford: Originally built by the CoG, used as a business.

Hartselle: Originally built by the L&N, in use by local chamber of commerce.

Huntsville: While both the former passenger and freight depots of the Memphis & Charleston still stand here only the former remains in use, home of the Huntsville Depot Museum.

Jacksonville: Originally built by the Southern.

Jasper: Originally built by the Frisco, in use.

Kennedy: Originally built by the Southern, is used as a community center.

Lafayette: Originally built by the Southern Railway and in use as a museum.

Leeds: Originally built by the Alabama Great Southern, is restored as a museum.

Lincoln: Originally built by the Southern Railway.

Linden: Originally built by the L&N, used as a business.

Luverne: Originally built by the ACL, in use as a business.

Maplesville: Originally built by the Southern, in use by the local VFW.

McIntosh: Originally built by the Southern Railway.

Mobile: The GM&O’s Union Depot is currently used as offices. Also, the M&O’s office building is still standing along with the Southern Railway’s office building and freight depot (unused).

Montgomery: Currently still includes the L&N Union Depot and Western Railway of Alabama freight depot.

Northport: Originally built by the GM&O, home of a local model railroad club.

Opelika: Originally built by the Western of Alabama (successor to the Central of Georgia) both the passenger and freight depots survive.

Opp: Originally built by the L&N and in use by shortline Alabama & Florida.

Oxford: Originally built by the Southern.

Ozark: Originally built by the SAL, vacant.

Piedmont: Originally built by the Southern, restored.

Pelham: Originally built by the ACL and in use by the North Shelby Chamber of Commerce.

Prattville: Originally built by the Gulf, Mobile & Ohio and owned by a local business.

Roanoke: Originally built by the ACL, vacant. Also, the Central of Georgia depot still stands here, used by a business.

Scottsboro: Originally built by Southern predecessor Memphis & Charleston.

Selma: Originally built by the L&N, home of a museum.

Stevenson: Originally built by the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis and home of the Stevenson Depot Museum. Also, the accompanying hotel is preserved and in use.

Talladega: The L&N, Southern, and ACL depots still stand here with the L&N building used by the local chamber of commerce.

Thomasville: Originally built by the Southern.

Toney: Originally built by the NC&StL.

Town Creek: Originally built by the Southern, used as a business.

Tuscaloosa: Originally built by the Alabama Great Southern, used as an Amtrak stop. Also, the original L&N depot here also still stands, used by a local business.

Tuscumbia: Originally built by Southern predecessor Memphis & Charleston and to be used as a museum.

Tyler: Originally built by the Western of Alabama, used for storage.

Wadley: Originally built by the ACL, vacant.

Wetumpka: Originally built by the L&N.

Wilton: Originally built by the Southern and in use by the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum.

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While all books featuring a general history of railroad stations in this country can certainly not cover them all two books which do a very good job of covering a general history of such are Train Stations: Whistle Stops, Rail Stations of North America by author Alexander Mitchell and The American Train Depot & Roundhouse from author Hans Halberstadt. While, again, both books are just a very general overview of some of the great stations that once stood in this country they are both quite good with lots of historical photographs, including that of Grand Central Terminal and the late Pennsylvania Station (it also gives a history of the thousands of small depots that existed in most communities). Mr. Halberstadt’s book particularly covers the history of railroad stations quite well, delving deeper into exactly what went on, on a daily basis in and around them. All in all if you’re interested in stations and depots, or would like to learn more about exactly how they worked you’re sure to enjoy either book, or both. If you're interested in perhaps purchasing these books please visit The Railroad Diamond by clicking the tab in the menu to your left marked "TRD Store".

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