Fordyce station (St. Louis Southwestern Railway) explained

Cotton Belt Railroad Depot--Fordyce
Location:SW corner of Main and First Sts., Fordyce, Arkansas
Coordinates:33.8108°N -92.4119°W
Builder:Cotton Belt Railroad
Architecture:Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals, Bungalow/craftsman, Mediterranean
Added:June 11, 1992
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:92000608
Nrhp Type2:cp
Nocat:yes
Designated Nrhp Type2:June 11, 1992
Partof:Fordyce Commercial Historic District
Partof Refnum:92000608

The Cotton Belt Railroad Depot is a historic railroad station at the junction of Main and 1st Streets in downtown Fordyce, Arkansas. The single-story brick building was built by the St. Louis Southwestern Railway, also commonly known as the Cotton Belt Railroad. The building is predominantly Craftsman in its styling, with extended eaves that have elaborately styled brackets.[1]

The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.

The station used to host the Morning Star and Lone Star until these trains were replaced by unnamed trains.

Also near the station is a preserved steam locomotive, Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia 101.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NRHP nomination for Cotton Belt Railroad Depot-Fordyce. Arkansas Preservation. 2014-07-03.