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The Depot The first freight and passenger stations in Elkins were built as detached, wooden frame structures in 1890. Fire destroyed these two buildings and a more modern building of brick and stone was constructed to last in 1908. Built by railroad and coal baron Henry Gassaway Davis, the Elkins Depot was established as a strategic terminal for the West Virginia Central and Pittsburgh Railroad. Trains began running regularly from Elkins by the end of 1889, shipping millions of board feet of timber and thousands of tons of coal to markets in the east and midwest. Historic Renovation From its prominent position in Historic Downtown Elkins, the depot is a tourist attraction and a local landmark. After 92 years, the two-story brick and stone depot was fully renovated in 2001. It will serve as the future home of the County Visitor Center and Trail Head of the Allegheny Highlands Trail. Beautiful woodwork, original brick platform, and a masonry plaque identifying the Depot as a Western Maryland Railway station are only part of its charm. Come see for yourself! || Order your FREE West Virginia Magazine | Request FREE regional travel information | Locator Map | Back to the top | Take me home ||
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