Chatsworth, Georgia Train Depot

05/27/2026

Second Saturday openings start in June with our Red Back Hymnal Singing.

05/22/2026

Tours, Trains and More in Downtown Chatsworth-Second Saturdays This Summer
The Chatsworth Depot and The Wright Hotel, located on First Avenue and Market Street in downtown Chatsworth, have been important local gathering places since the City was founded early in the 20th Century. The Whitfield-Murray Historical Society continues that tradition with its annual “Second Saturday” events at these historic venues.
The 2026 “Second Saturday” season gets underway on June 13 with the return of the popular “Singing at the Depot”. Highlights include group singing favorite selections from the well-known “red back” Church Hymnal used in area churches for decades. There is no admission charged for the event. The Depot and the caboose which will be open from 1-4 p.m. with the singing getting underway at 2:00.
For many years travelers on the original Louisville and Nashville Railroad through Chatsworth could spend the night at The Wright Hotel. This National Register Historic Site was constructed in 1909 and operated into the 1960’s. This three-story structure will be open for tours as well. The building features period furnishings along with exhibits about early Murray County history.
Since both the United States and the Historical Society are celebrating special birthdays this year, the Hotel will offer special displays highlighting the U.S. Presidents who have ties to Murray County as well as photographs, clippings, publications, and artifacts from the 50 years the WMHS has worked to preserve our rich Murray County heritage. Hotel tours are also free and begin at 1 p.m.
Second Saturdays are sponsored by area businesses including Bradley Ace Hardware, Peeples Funeral Home, Krystal/Bojangles/Captain D’s, First National Community Bank, Modern Woodmen, and Murray County’s elected officials. Donations are always encouraged to assist with the preservation of these historic buildings.
For more information check both the Wright Hotel and Chatsworth Depot pages as well as the historical society website. Second Saturday events will continue on July 11 and August 8.

05/08/2026

We were saddened to learn of the death of Chatsworth Depot Committee Member Donna Flood’s father. Please be prayerful for the family.

Mr. Glenn Harrison Flood, age 76, of Chatsworth, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

05/02/2026

A HUGE THANK YOU to Keith Dotson, David Roth, and Robert Dotson for replacing a deck support at the Chatsworth Depot.

04/25/2026

Congratulations to our raffle winners. Maverick Fowler won the HO Thomas train set and David Roth won the $100 bill. We had a great turn out of visitors and they made nice donations to keep us going. Thanks to all that bought raffle tickets, our guest, and our volunteers. The Model Train Show for 2026 was a huge success!

04/25/2026

We are ‘officially’ open! Trains running.

04/25/2026

The Model Train Expo starts at noon TODAY. Lots of model trains operating indoors and train rides outdoors (weather permitting). Raffle drawings about 3:30ish for a Thomas model train and a $100 bill. Wooden Brio train for the younger train fans to play with.

04/25/2026

Y’all come and bring the family and friends tomorrow. You MIGHT just Winn $100 or a model train set.

04/24/2026

The Model Train Expo will happen tomorrow (rain or shine). There are several groups displaying operating model trains INSIDE the depot. We will also have our raffle between 3:30-4.00pm. Weather permitting Big Blue Train and the hand crank kid powered flat cars will be running outdoors. SEE YOU TOMORROW!