The Thompson鈥檚 Station Depot was built in 1866 after previous one became destroyed due to The Battle Of Thompson鈥檚 Station.
Depot was dismantled in 1952 and rebuilt again in 1993 by the Thompson's Station Community Association and donations were collected from town patrons as well.These patrons are the names listed on a plaque in the depot, which is now located in the Town Hall.
Thompson鈥檚 Station, and was their resting stop along the Great Train Trail.
Did you know that Dr. Elijah Thompson donated the land, so the name Thompson鈥檚 Station took root.
Wondering what it鈥檚 role was in the Civil War?
I鈥檓 glad you asked, Union Troops garrisoned in Nashville and Franklin as well frequently reconnoitered forged foods further South. In spring of 1863, The Federal Army were making several expeditions in order to collect hay and food.
Once trains made their way into Thompson鈥檚 Station life was restored for the settlers and the village began to grow as a shipping center. Farmers also benefited from the station because they would ride their hogs,sheep and cattle just to get to the market.The railroad still remained a big portion to the town through 1940鈥檚.
I had no idea this was even there. Was neat to see up close and learn a little about it. There鈥檚 not much to rate on it due to that fact that this is what鈥檚 there. I鈥檓 sure there might be things inside to look at, along with the nearby stores I sadly didn鈥檛 have time to check though.