NC&StL Preservation Society

Denmark

Abandoned NC&STL Railway
Route Between Memphis, Jackson & Bruceton

Denmark Station - Milepost 157.2

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Map of Denmark during the Civil War. Click here for the legend
by the TNGenWeb Project.

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Possible NC&STL depot was located at this point. No old foundation found. Former main line is to the right. The left is dead end of Depot Road. It was named for NC&STL depot. (see right photo)

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This is the signs at the intersection of Depot Road & TN State Route 223 (Britton Lane).

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I found this dumped old structure inside the woods. I am not sure if it is NC&STL shelter.

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This view is zoom out of uncertain shelter (see left photo) with an old railroad tie on the ground.

Northeast Of Denmark Station - Milepost 156.9

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TN State Route 223 (Britton Lane) looking southwest about an quarter mile toward the former depot or shelter.

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TN State Route 223 (Britton Lane) looking northeast. The path is on old trestle near Big Black Creek.

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This is the entire abandoned wooden trestle crossing the wetlands near Big Black Creek. It is now seen from SR 223.

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This view is the other side of trestle from the left photo.

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The pasture and dirt are covering on an abandoned trestle looking southwest toward TN State Route 223 (Britton Lane).

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This is an abandoned trestle. Note the milepost is on the right side of this trestle. See photo enlargement below.

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It is a metal milepost I able to read it "156.9".

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1913 NC&STL track diagram (updated circa 1930's). See legend for the abbreviations and symbols.

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Topo map of Denmark on July 1, 1989 by TerraServer-USA.

This page maintained by Eric C. Fleet.
If you have materials that you would like to contribute, contact me at EricFleet@ncstl.com

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