Selma Union Depot

Selma Union Depot, also known as Selma Union Station and Selma–Smithfield, is a train station and museum in Selma, North Carolina, and near the town of Smithfield. Built in 1924, it is currently served by two Amtrak passenger trains, the Palmetto and the Carolinian. It is located at 500 East Railroad Street in the heart of downtown Selma. The Silver Meteor and the Silver Star have their northern split here, but do not stop in Selma.

Selma, NC
General information
Location500 East Railroad Street
Selma, North Carolina
United States
Coordinates35°31′58″N 78°16′48″W
Owned byTown of Selma
Line(s)NCRR Corridor
South End Subdivision
Platforms3 side platforms (2 used)
Tracks3
Construction
Structure typeAt-grade
Parking20 spaces
AccessibleYes
ArchitectA.M. Griffin (1924)
Barry Rakes (2002)
Other information
StatusUnstaffed; attendant available
Station codeAmtrak: SSM
History
Opened1867
Rebuilt1924, 2002
Passengers
FY 202211,403 (Amtrak)
Services
Preceding station Amtrak Following station
Raleigh
toward Charlotte
 Carolinian Wilson
toward New York
Fayetteville
toward Savannah
 Palmetto
     Auto Train does not stop here
     Silver Meteor does not stop here
     Silver Star does not stop here
Former services
Preceding station Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Following station
Smithfield
toward Tampa
 Main Line Micro
toward Richmond
Preceding station Southern Railway Following station
Wilson's Mills
toward North Wilkesboro
 North Wilkesboro – Morehead City Pine Level
toward Morehead City
Selma Union Station
Plaques for the depot's NRHP status and 2002 restoration.
LocationE. Railroad St., Selma, North Carolina
Built19 July 1924 (1924-07-19)
ArchitectGriffin, A.M.
MPSSelma, North Carolina MRA
NRHP reference No.82003482
Added to NRHPJune 24, 1982
Location
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