Lynchburg & Durham Depot, Rougemont, NC
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N 36° 13.153 W 078° 55.419
17S E 686629 N 4010262
Partial remains of station, which was built in the 1890's. Railroad tracks abandoned, but still visible.
Waymark Code: WM1FBM
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 04/26/2007
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This station in northern Durham County was last used as a real estate developer’s office. The building has been empty for several years.
Train service ceased on this route several decades ago. However, the rails remain in place from Roxboro into downtown Durham. Trees have grown up between the rails. Some of the old signal equipment remains in place.
This was a combination passenger/freight depot. The foundation of an elevated platform is visible behind the building.
To reach from US-501 in Rougemont, proceed east along Red Mountain Road about 0.2 miles. The building will be on your left. Click the website link to see a photo of how the building looked in 1917.
Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: No
Is the station/depot open to the public?: No
If the station/depot is not being used for railroad purposes, what is it currently used for?:
Abandoned.
What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Lynchburg & Durham
Station/Depot Web Site: [Web Link]
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