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Folkston Railroad Transportation Museum, Folkston, GA

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Folkston Railroad Transportation Museum

A railroad history museum housed in a renovated downtown Folkston depot, featuring a model train room and radio exhibits.

The Train Depot, 3795 Main Street, Folkston, GA 31537 · Folkston, GA

About Folkston Railroad Transportation Museum

Housed in the restored old railroad depot in downtown Folkston, this small museum honors the town's rail heritage. Visitors can explore a model train room named for Cookie Williams, a radio display covering about forty years of communication equipment, and artifacts like original log books and a dispatcher's office recreation. Photos show rail logging in the Okefenokee Swamp. The grounds feature mature oak trees, benches, and a covered pavilion.

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