Branchville Southern Railway Passenger Depot

The Southern Railway Passenger Depot was built in 1877 with an addition and remodel in 1910. The original rail line from Charleston to Hamburg was completed in 1832. In 1840, a line was extended to Orangeburg establishing Branchville as the first railroad junction in the country.

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  1. Since new line built to Orangeburg in 1840, where were the passenger and freight stations along the lines?
    New depot was built 1902 in Orangeburg and removed 1942. (Located at Russel St. And Railway Ave.).

    Prior to that, where was the depot?

    Where was the water tower for the water required for the steam engines? Was told water was filled at the yard at Kingman North near Eastover.

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