The Georgia Railroad depot at Sparta has been in derelict condition for many years, but the roof has recently been replaced and I believe further renovations are on the drawing board.
It is very similar to other depots of the Georgia Railroad.
Sparta Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Hello Deryl!
My name is Kevin Elrod. Henry Cook was my Grandfather. My mother is Carolyn Cook Elrod. She is now 95.
My Aunt Catherine Cook was her twin sister and they had an older sister Irene Cook. We would love to get in contact with you. Would you please call or text me at 678-362-5408 Or you could email me at kevinselrod@gmail.com.
I so hope to hear from you soon!!!
I understand Sistie Hudson was very involved in saving and restoring the Sparta Depot. Many thanks to her. It looks great. I have fond memories of the depot visiting inside when my father was working there.
She was also involved in rebuilding the courthouse. My dad worked for the railroad, as well.
Did your dad work for the Georgia Railroad as well? Interesting. Thanks for sharing.
No, he worked for ACL/SCL/CSX.
My father retired during the 1970’S so our fathers were possibly a generation apart. Thanks for sharing.
My father worked at this depot when I grew up in Sparta. Mr. Henry Cook was Agent and my father was accountant. When the Sparta Depot closed, my father transferred to Decatur and later Milledgeville. My father graduated from two business colleges, one in Augusta and the other in Atlanta. Dear Mr. Cecil Cobb of Warthen was the agent in Milledgeville. He was always amazed watching my father operate the old manual calculator with such speed. My father always had a pencil behind his ear.