Columbiaville Depot - Columbiaville, MI - Train Stations/Depots on Waymarking.com

From the State of Michigan Historical Marker at the depot:

In the nineteenth century, railroads provided the prime transportation link between small villages and the rest of the country. The first Columbiaville depot was built near this site in 1872. In 1893, William Peter (1824-1899) replaced that structure with this small Romanesque-inspired depot with its rounded-arch, beveled-glass windows. Peter, Columbiaville's dominant merchant and a millionaire lumber baron, built the new depot in an effort to spur the development of the village and assure the continued growth of his many businesses. By prior agreement, he gave the building to the Detroit-Bay City Railroad Company in exchange for having a line run through the community. The property was deeded to the company for one dollar in 1893. It served as a train station until 1964. The depot now houses the Columbiaville Rotary Club and a public library.

The depot was added to NRHP on April 5, 1984.

Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: No Is the station/depot open to the public?: Yes If the station/depot is not being used for railroad purposes, what is it currently used for?: It currently houses the Columbiaville Rotary Club and a public library. What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Detroit–Bay City Railroad Company Station/Depot Web Site: [Web Link]

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