Newton station (Mississippi) facts for kids
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Alabama and Vicksburg Railroad Depot
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The historic Alabama and Vicksburg Railroad Depot in Newton, Mississippi
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 Location in Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Location | S. Main St., Newton, Mississippi |
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| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Architectural style | Vernacular railroad |
| NRHP reference No. | 90001076 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | July 12, 1990 |
Newton station in the USA is a historic railroad depot in Newton, Mississippi.
It was located on the A & V (Alabama and Vicksburg) Railroad. It was built in 1904, and later operated by the Illinois Central. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990 as the Alabama and Vicksburg Railroad Depot. It is now used by the Newton Chamber of Commerce.
During the American Civil War, on April 24, 1863, Federals under General Benjamin Grierson struck the Vicksburg-Meridian rail route, tore up tracks and burned the Newton depot.
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