Historic Depot returns to Foley

After 24 years the historic L&N Railroad depot was returned to Foley on August 16, 1995, from its temporary home in Magnolia Springs.

The first depot was built on this site in 1905 when the Louisville & Nashville Railroad Line came to Foley. The railroad was once known as the Bay Minette and Fort Morgan Railroad. At that time, logging was an important industry in this area and the railroad was built to help move the timber out of the area.

The depot burned to the ground in 1908 and was rebuilt and served as the center of activity for the community for many years.

In 1971, word was received that L & N was going to discontinue service to Foley and would destroy the building. John Snook, owner of Gulf Telephone Company bought the building for $1.00. He cut the depot and the freight area into two parts and moved them to Magnolia Springs. There it stayed for approximately twenty-four years and served as storage for Gulf Telephone. In the early nineties, Mr. Snook deeded the depot back to the city of Foley. In 1995, Fauver House Movers returned the structure to the original site.

The City has since turned the depot into a museum. Where you will find pictures and artifacts that depict the culture of South Baldwin County, especially the City of Foley. The Museum is open Monday through Friday from 10am - 4pm. Admission is free.