The city of Ponchatoula started as a train depot in the mid-1800s. The original depot was erected in 1854. The first structure was burnt down by Union soldiers during the American Civil War. A new depot was built during 1895 and remodeled in 1920.
Nowadays, the depot serves as a shopping market with 30 booths.
Historical Marker Inscription
Original depot built c. 1854 by New Orleans, Jackson & Great Northern Railroad (later Illinois Central). Burned when Union forces captured town in March 1863. Rebuilt c. 1865. Present depot built in 1894 and remodeled in the 1920’s.
Erectec by Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism 1982
Location
30° 26’ 20.220” N, 90° 26’ 28.242” W
10 E Pine St, Ponchatoula, LA 70454, United States
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