Fort Payne Depot Museum, Fort Payne

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The Fort Payne Depot Museum (formerly the Alabama Great Southern Railroad Passenger Depot) is a historic building in Fort Payne, Alabama. The depot was built by the Alabama Great Southern Railroad in 1891, at the height of Fort Payne's mining-driven boom. Passenger service ended in 1970, but the depot continued to service freight until 1983. It was converted into a museum in 1986, which includes exhibits with 19th century and Native American artifacts, a collection of dioramas of fantasy scenes and historical events, and a former Norfolk Southern caboose. The depot was designed in Richardsonian Romanesque style by architect Charles C. Taylor. It is clad in grey sandstone with pink granite trim. The hipped roof has several gables protruding from it, as well as a circular tower on one corner. The depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.

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By WaysideGirl1

Great Way to spend an hour or more when in Fort Payne. Inside and outside you find things to look at and read about. We enjoyed this very much.

Great Way to spend an hour or more when in Fort Payne. Inside and outside you find things to look at and read about. We enjoyed this very much. more »
By lorettal715

Great place to stop for a visit! Not very large, takes and hour or so, depends on how much you read. Very informative about the area. Hostess-super sweet & helpful!

Great place to stop for a visit! Not very large, takes and hour or so, depends on how much you read. Very informative about the area. Hostess-super sweet & helpful! more »
By Charles W

We spent about an hour in this museum and would have spent more but were trying to get over to the Opera House and hosiery museum too. Did not allow enough time for all three spots. We found Ft...

We spent about an hour in this museum and would have spent more but were trying to get over to the Opera House and hosiery museum too. Did not allow enough time for all three spots. We found Ft... more »

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By Staci Hill

Nice Quant Museum...I love trains so I was pleased with my visit.and being on a budget I very much enjoyed the opportunity to see all the relics.

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By Dylan Woessner

A good space for getting a sense of the towns history. There are three rooms containing artifacts and photographs from the town, it's people, and their contributions. The lady working there when we visited was very nice and helpful and answered all our questions reliably. Plus the building itself is quite beautiful and worth the stop to see even if you don't go inside.

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By Bruce Prehn

It is a great museum so much history in Fort Payne Alabama and they have it documented here very well. And a big shout out to the lady running it she did a great job thank you..

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By Linda Furlow-Patty

The docent at the museum was very nice and extremely knowledgeable. She even let us in early. Great hidden gem!

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By Beryl Cost

Great museum full of local history. Loads of information and exhibits donated by local people. The docent is wonderful. Full of information and very friendly and inviting. Definitely recommend!

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