Mexican Cross Depot Barn Quilt - Hoschton, GA
N 34° 05.827 W 083° 45.704
17S E 245213 N 3776368
The historc train station has a barn quilt on the side, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Waymark Code: WM9J2X
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 08/25/2010
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Hoschton Depot (added 2000 - Building - #00000304)
4276 GA 53, Hoschton
Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer: Hosch, J. R., Hosch, R.A., et al.
Area of Significance: Architecture, Transportation
Period of Significance: 1875-1899, 1900-1924, 1925-1949
Owner: Local Gov't
Historic Function: Transportation
Historic Sub-function: Rail-Related
The four Hosch brothers founded Hoschton in 1881 in the hope of influencing the proposed route of the Gainesville, Jefferson, and Southern Railroad. In 1883 this depot was built on land donated by the brothers. The railroad transformed the town and surrounding areas, serving as a catalyst for the development of commerce, agriculturem education, industry, communications, and transportation. The railroad provided a link with other Georgia communities, opened the market for the region's agricultural products, made manufactured goods widely available, and stimulated the growth of buisness, churches, schools, and the town itself. The train service ended in 1947.
Current Function: Vacant/Not In Use
