Central of Georgia Depot

Riding the Preservation Train

Formerly located within the railway right-of-way through Downtown Madison, the Central of Georgia Depot, was occupied by Norfolk-Southern’s shortline tenant Cater-Parrott Railnet. Now moved 60’ to a location accessible by the public, long-term plans include full rehabilitation, perhaps as a trailhead and meeting facility abutting a new public boardwalk.

Central of Georgia train station

Proposal (PDF)

Photo Gallery

Phase I: Acquisition of adjacent land, Donation of the Historic Depot; Relocation & Stabilization of the Historic Depot, Construction of a Replacement Office, and Paving of N. Bull Street was completed in June 2014. 

Phase II: Rehabilitation and reconstruction; grant writing and fundraising; in progress now.

Post-Development
Depot Rendering


Joint Development Plan (PDF)

A DURA [Downtown Urban Redevelopment Area] INITIATIVE

DURA Downtown Redevelopment

PROJECT PRESS COVERAGE: 
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Madison Depot Moved_9.19.13
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DDA Approves 100K Project Paving Bid_12.13.13
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DDA Agrees to Fund Depot Building_12.27.13
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DDA's Central of Georgia Project_6.4.14
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COOL LINK:
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Central of GA Railway Historical Society


RELOCATION & STABILIZATION COMPLETE

PHASE II IN PROGRESS


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