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Historic Huntsville Depot

Historic Site

Climb on locomotives, examine Civil War graffiti, and listen as robotic ticket agents tell about working for railroad. Exciting hands-on programs available. It's the home of Rocket City BBQ Cook-Off and Whistle Stop Festival. The Huntsville Depot was used as a Union hospital, prison and as quarters for both black and white Union soldiers, who left graffiti on the third floor walls.

Wheelchair Accessible

For more information visit:
http://www.earlyworks.com

Historic Huntsville Depot
320 Church St.
Huntsville, AL 35801
256-564-8100
Hours of Operation
  • Open Mar.-Dec. Tu-Sat. 10-4; first two weeks of May adjusted hr.; summer hrs. mid-May-Aug. Mon.-Sat. 9-4
Fees
  • Not provided