Historic Hattiesburg Train Depot, Mississippi
Historic rail siteA working Amtrak station and civic event space; visiting hours are not posted
The Hattiesburg Train Depot is the last surviving depot in downtown Hattiesburg, a 1910 station in the Hub City that was rehabilitated in the early 2000s and once again sits at the center of civic life.
- Depot dates to 1910
- Last surviving depot downtown
- Two retired engines on site
- Still an Amtrak station
- Renamed for Mayor J. Ed Morgan
Historic Hattiesburg Train Depot at a glance
- Hours
- Not posted online; the engines and exterior can be seen from outside
- Admission
- Not posted online
- Train rides
- Amtrak passenger service stops here; book through Amtrak
- Plan for
- About 30 minutes
- Best for
- A quick downtown stop for train-loving kids
Hours and prices as the museum posts them, checked October 19, 2026. Confirm before you go.
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How the Hub City brought its depot back
Hattiesburg earned the nickname Hub City from its spot where rail lines crossed, and it boomed as the center of the area's lumber industry. Its 1910 depot on Newman Street stands in the city's oldest historic district, part of a downtown whose most important era ran from the 1890s to 1930.
In the early 2000s the depot went through a full rehabilitation, and the city credits that work with sparking new investment downtown and in the historic districts around it. Today it is the last surviving depot in downtown Hattiesburg, it hosts public gatherings, and it still serves Amtrak passengers. On July 17, 2025, the city named the building the J. Ed Morgan Intermodal Facility in honor of the former mayor, though most people still just call it the train depot.
Two engines and a working station
The main attraction for young train fans is the pair of retired engines kept at the station. One is Bonhomie & Hattiesburg Southern No. 300, built in 1925 and retired in 1961. The depot building itself is a working Amtrak station, so you may see passengers coming and going. The city does not post details about indoor exhibits online, so plan your visit around the outside of the building and the engines.
Don’t miss
- Bonhomie & Hattiesburg Southern No. 300Built in 1925 and retired in 1961, it is one of two engines on display at the depot.
- The 1910 depot buildingFully rehabilitated in the early 2000s, it is the last surviving depot in downtown Hattiesburg.
- Hub City Historic DistrictThe streets around the depot hold buildings from Hattiesburg's 1890s to 1930 heyday.
Engines to look at, trains to wait for
Kids can get a good look at two retired engines, and if your timing is lucky, see an Amtrak train come through. The depot does not post rules about climbing on the engines or times when the building is open to visitors, so treat it as an outdoor stop and pair it with lunch or a walk downtown.
Plan your visit: tips for Historic Hattiesburg Train Depot
- The depot's address for Amtrak is 308 Newman Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39401.
- The building hosts public gatherings, so check with VisitHBURG for any events during your trip.
- Pair the depot with a walk through the Hub City Historic District around it.
A city landmark
The City of Hattiesburg runs the depot as its intermodal facility and a space for community gatherings. Local tourism office VisitHBURG lists it as a downtown attraction. Visitors can help simply by coming downtown, riding the train and supporting the businesses around the depot.
Rail stops within a couple of hours of Hattiesburg
The McComb Railroad Depot Museum is about 69 miles west, and the Meridian Railroad Museum is about 80 miles northeast. The Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum in Jackson, with its model railroad, is about 86 miles away. Browse every Mississippi train museum for more.
- McComb Railroad MuseumMcComb, MS · about 69 mi
- Meridian Railroad MuseumMeridian, MS · about 80 mi
- Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum railroad exhibitsJackson, MS · about 86 mi
- Wales West Light RailwaySilverhill, AL · about 106 mi
- New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal historic exhibitsNew Orleans, LA · about 106 mi
- New Orleans Streetcar historic operationsNew Orleans, LA · about 107 mi
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Hattiesburg Train Depot: 20 questions answered
What is the Historic Hattiesburg Train Depot?
The Historic Hattiesburg Train Depot is a 1910 railroad station on Newman Street in downtown Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It was fully rehabilitated in the early 2000s, still serves Amtrak passengers, hosts public gatherings, and has two retired train engines on display. It is the last surviving depot downtown.
Where is the Hattiesburg historic train depot?
The depot is at 308 Newman Street, Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39401, in the heart of downtown. It sits in the city's oldest historic district, so you can combine a look at the station with a walk through the surrounding Hub City Historic District.
When was the Hattiesburg Train Depot built?
The historic Hattiesburg depot dates to 1910. It underwent a full rehabilitation in the early 2000s, and that restoration helped spark reinvestment in downtown Hattiesburg and the historic districts around it. Today it is the last surviving depot downtown and still serves Amtrak riders.
Is the Hattiesburg Train Depot a museum?
Not in the usual sense. It is a working Amtrak station and a city facility that hosts public gatherings, with two retired engines on display outside. No regular museum hours or exhibits are posted online, so think of it as a historic site to stop and see rather than a museum with galleries.
What trains are on display at the Hattiesburg Train Depot?
Two retired engines are kept at the station. One is Bonhomie & Hattiesburg Southern No. 300, built in 1925 and retired in 1961. Details about the second engine are not posted online, so take a look when you visit. Bring a camera, since the engines make a good photo stop.
What is the Bonhomie & Hattiesburg Southern No. 300?
Bonhomie & Hattiesburg Southern No. 300 is a retired engine displayed at the Hattiesburg Train Depot. It was built in 1925 and retired in 1961, and it is one of two engines that now rest at the station on Newman Street.
Does Amtrak stop at the Hattiesburg Train Depot?
Yes. The historic depot is Hattiesburg's Amtrak station, listed as HBG, at 308 Newman Street. The station recorded 10,520 riders in fiscal year 2025. Check Amtrak for current routes, schedules and station hours before you plan a trip. Riding in or out by train is a fun way to arrive at the depot itself.
What is the J. Ed Morgan Intermodal Facility?
It is the official name of the Hattiesburg Train Depot. On July 17, 2025, the City of Hattiesburg named its intermodal facility, commonly known as the train depot, in honor of former mayor J. Ed Morgan to recognize his public service and leadership.
Why is Hattiesburg called the Hub City?
Hattiesburg got the Hub City nickname from its location where rail lines crossed. The railroads helped the town boom as the center of the local lumber industry, and the city's most significant historic era ran from the 1890s to 1930.
What are the Hattiesburg Train Depot hours?
Visiting hours for the historic depot are not posted online. Because it is an Amtrak station, check Amtrak for station hours, and contact VisitHBURG, Hattiesburg's tourism office, for any public events. The two retired engines can be seen from outside the building.
Is there an admission fee at the Hattiesburg Train Depot?
No admission fee is posted for the historic depot. It is a public city facility and Amtrak station, and the retired engines are on view outside. Private events held in the building may have their own arrangements, so check with the organizer.
Can you rent the Hattiesburg Train Depot for events?
The depot provides space for public gatherings and has become a center of civic activity again. Rental details are not posted online, so contact the City of Hattiesburg or VisitHBURG to ask about booking the building for a meeting or celebration.
Is the Hattiesburg Train Depot good for kids?
It is a good short stop for young train fans. Children can look at two retired engines and may catch an Amtrak train passing through. Keep visits brief and outdoors-focused, since no kids' exhibits or activities are posted online. A stroll downtown afterward makes it a fuller outing.
Can you climb on the engines at the Hattiesburg Train Depot?
No information is posted online about whether visitors may climb on or board the retired engines at the depot. Plan to view them from the ground, and follow any signs posted at the site. Ask VisitHBURG if boarding is important to your family.
Can you ride a train from the Hattiesburg depot?
Yes, as an Amtrak passenger. The historic depot is still a working station, so you can book a real train trip to or from Hattiesburg through Amtrak. No excursion or short scenic rides are offered at the depot itself. It makes a fun first train ride for kids.
Is there parking at the Hattiesburg Train Depot?
Parking details for the historic depot are not posted online. It is downtown on Newman Street in the historic district. Check Amtrak's station page or VisitHBURG for parking guidance. Plan to arrive a little early if you are meeting a train, since passengers use the same area.
How long should I spend at the Hattiesburg Train Depot?
Plan on about 30 minutes to look at the depot and the two engines. If you add a walk through the surrounding Hub City Historic District and a meal downtown, it easily becomes a relaxed half day in Hattiesburg. Longer if a train is due.
Why does the Hattiesburg Train Depot matter to the city?
The depot connected the Pine Belt to the rest of the country, and its restoration in the early 2000s became a catalyst for reinvestment and growth downtown. It is the last surviving depot in downtown Hattiesburg and once again a center of civic activity.
What is near the Hattiesburg Train Depot?
The depot sits in the Hub City Historic District, the city's oldest, with buildings from Hattiesburg's 1890s to 1930 heyday. The district reflects the town's growth from a depot stop into the regional center of southeast Mississippi. VisitHBURG, the local tourism office, lists other downtown attractions within easy reach of Newman Street.
What train museums are near Hattiesburg?
The McComb Railroad Depot Museum is about 69 miles away, the Meridian Railroad Museum about 80 miles, and the Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum in Jackson, with its model railroad, about 86 miles. All three make good day trips from Hattiesburg.
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