Originally known as Station No. 11, this depot in Homerville has served the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad an its successors for at least a century. Service ceased here in 1983 and after its acquisition by the City of Homerville, it was restored in 2010. Becky Tomerlin writes: I have lots of good memories from this depot. As a child, I rode the train here to visit my Grandparents & of course, left it going back home. My Grandaddy had a grocery store across the street & always sent us back home with a sack full of penny candy. Those were the good old days!
I am originally from Homerville, but live in Alapaha now. I remember going to the old depot when I was in the 4th grade. Our class got to catch the train and ride it to Dupont. It was an experience and we all enjoyed it, but I have never taken another train ride to my dismay. The depot is beautiful on the outside, but I haven’t been inside of it yet.
Wow. Thanks.
I can remember so well these old depots when I was young and how busy and bustling they were. The old steam whistles, the hissing steam from the engines,the loading of eggs, milk, cotton, produce, luggage, and people. Talk about wonderful memories and they were a great part of them.