Last updated: 12/3/2011
Jackson, Tennessee
Street Address
582 S. Royal St.Jackson, TN 38301
Mailing Address
582 South Royal StreetJackson, TN 38301

Hours

Open Year-round
Monday - Saturday
10 AM - 3 PM
Closed on city holidays

Admissions

Free

Staff

David Falk
phone:
Betty Wilson
phone: 901-425-8225
e-mail:
Description

The Nashville,Chattanooga,& St.Louis Railway passenger Depot built in 1907,and restored by the Cit of Jackson in 1996 into a museum as a lasting tribute to the impact of the railroads on the growth of Jachson,TN.

History

The depot was built of brick in 1907 and designed to complement nearby lancaster Park with its electro-chalybeate welllakes, beautiful gardens, and fairgrounds.The well continues to flow today. The depot was used until 1967.

Artifact Collections

The museum's collection includes photo's,artifacts, and related memorabilia associated with the N.C.&St.L.,G.M.&O.,I.C. Railroads and their family trees. Also open on the on the grounds are a 1947 F.E.C. RR. dining car and two cabooses. Built and maintained by the Jackson Area Model Railroad Club is a elaborate HO scale model RR.of Jackson,TN.(500' + of track) & runs daily. The museum receives "rave reviews" from our visitors and is a must see family event.

Governance

City of Jackson, TN. A division of the Parks and Recreation Department

Services
Group Tours
ADA
Wheelchair Accessible
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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