4,842 passengers boarded trains there.

The Depot at Clover Lick is a fascinating place for three reasons: its bustling past, its well-preserved architecture, and its rich history.

Once a major transportation hub, the depot handled significant freight and passenger traffic in the early 1900s. In 1913, it shipped out 22,539 tons of freight, and in 1916, 4,842 passengers boarded trains there.

The depot is also a well-preserved example of a late 19th-century railroad depot. Built in 1900, it retains many of its original features, including wooden siding, a gabled roof, and a waiting room. It is also painted in the distinctive colors of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway (C&O), which operated the depot.

The depot's rich history reflects its importance to the local community. It served both passengers and freight, and it played a vital role in the town's development. The depot was also a gathering place for people in the area, and it witnessed many important events in the town's history.

Although the depot closed in 1952, it was saved from demolition by the Greenbrier River Trail Association. In 1995, the association purchased and restored the depot, which is now a popular tourist destination and a venue for a variety of events.

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