The Gordon Depot was constructedin 1885 and holds a prominent place in Gordon's history. It replaced the depot built in 1855 that was burned by Sherman's man Davidson on his famous March to the Sea. As a site on the Civil War driving tour; it is also significant in the fact that 150 railroad cars and 10 locomotives were destroyed here during the war. Visitors to the City of Gordon's 1885 Depot and Railroad Museum will see artifacts from Gordon's railroad and city history, which include and 1840 Savannah Gray Brick Wall and a renovated Red Caboose.  The Gordon Depot was also the featured in a 2006 film, My Christmas Soldier.

The Gordon Depot freight room is available for meetings, receptions, weddings, and other events through Gordon City Hall. The Railroad Museum occupies the Agent's office and the two waiting rooms of the Depot.

Location:

Phone:

Website Address:

90 Jackson St., Gordon, Wilkinson County, GA 31031

(478) 628-2406; (478) 628-2222

http://www.cityofgordon.org/ 

Hours of Operation:

Admission:

Open the 1st and 3rd Saturdays from 10 AM - 4 PM

Free

Directions from Nearest City:

From Macon:  Follow 2nd Street for 1.1 miles and turn right at a light onto GA-11 S / GA-19 S /  US-23 S / Emery Highway. Follow Emery Highway for 2.5 miles.  Turn left at GA-19 S/ US-80 E / Emery Highway - this road turns into GA Highway 57 E / Irwinton Rd. Continue on Irwinton Road for approximately 12.5 miles,  turn left onto GA-18 W and cross the bridge over the railroad tracks; turn right onto Paper Mill Road; turn right onto Macon Road to the depot.