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The first train station, built in 1859, was located on Depot Street. There was a passenger station, freight station and hotel when the Memphis, Clarksville and Louisville lines opened on April 15, 1861.
L&N moved the passenger station to its present location in March of 1882. The present frame building was remodeled in 1901. There were further alterations made in 1916 and 1924.
The last ticket sold for passenger service was on February 28, 1966. The train station closed down completely in the mid-1970's. In 1982, L&N sold the station and an acre of land to the city of Clarksville for $12,000.
In 1995, with Tennessee's Bicentennial only a year away, local citizens formed the Tennessee 200 Montgomery County Bicentennial Committee and began restoration of the train station with donations of money and labor. The ribbon cutting for completion was on August 9, 1996.
The L&N Train Station is now home to the Montgomery County Historical Society and is used for meetings, dinners, art shows, birthday parties, showers, weddings and other rentals.
There is a static display of a diesel locomotive and a former Illinois Central caboose next to the station. Free tours of the station, its museum and gift shop are available during staffed hours. Donations are gratefully accepted.
You can rent the station any day of the week between the hours of 7am and 10pm for $50/hour! It is a great place for birthday parties, dinners, meetings, ceremonies, church services, bridal teas or baby showers! You can fill out a rental agreement form at the station or online at our website www.mchsociety.org
The Montgomery County Historical Society was formed in 1924 with the following mission:
to promote interest in and enjoyment of the history of Montgomery County, Tennessee, and adjacent areas;
to ascertain, preserve and promote local history;
to identify local historic sites, structures, artifacts and other materials and promote their preservation;
to hold periodic meetings in keeping with the interest of the society.
Collector Items, Obituaries, Court Minutes, Train Hats
