Illinois Central Depot
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About Illinois Central Depot
Illinois Central Depot, at 643 First St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 7, 1988. It was among the first 11 of Grenada’s 14 listings, with one other the same day. The Register lists it for its transportation, at the local level. It was listed as part of Grenada MRA. The listing covers 1.1 acres.
What it isFormer railway station in Grenada, Mississippi, US. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 9 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
643 First St., Grenada · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
5 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Illinois Central Depot
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Illinois Central Depot
Is Illinois Central Depot on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Apr 7, 1988 (Register number 87002308).
Is Illinois Central Depot a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Mississippi has 32 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Illinois Central Depot?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Illinois Central Depot?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 9 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 73889902 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.