Waycross Union Station

Panoramic view of the Waycross depot from trackside

Waycross' former Union Station is one of Georgia's largest remaining railroad stations. Built in 1911, it primarily served the Atlantic Coast Line. The city was a major junction for the ACL as well as for the earlier Plant System, which the ACL acquired in 1902.

The depot stands on Plant Avenue, named for railroad builder Henry Bradley Plant.

View of the Waycross depot from Plant Avenue

The building's south wing was altered a while back by a second-floor addition.

North wing of the Waycross depot

The north wing remains much as it was originally built.

Postcard view of the Waycross depot from Phoenix Hotel

A postcard view of the station from the old Phoenix Hotel.

Waycross Union Station postcard scene

Post card view of the depot and Plant Avenue.

Waycross Union Station, old postcard view

Post card view showing palms in the front of the station.

 Railway Express Agency building

On the southwest side of the station is the REA (Railway Express Agency) building, recently rehabilitated for meetings and banquets.

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