Announced on social media Monday afternoon, Hopkinsville’s historic L&N Depot has officially been sold to Railmark Holdings Inc., opening the door to a new chapter for the beloved 1892 landmark.
Plans include a full-service travel agency and a long-term goal to restore passenger rail service to Hopkinsville.
Mayor JR Knight called the project “an inspiring example of how preservation and innovation can go hand-in-hand.”
Local historian William T. Turner noted he’s “very enthusiastic about this move.”
Railmark has reportedly pledged to preserve the depot’s historic character, with renovations starting soon. The effort aligns with the City’s “Growing Home” initiative—focused on revitalization, community investment, and improving quality of life for all residents.
In 2023, citizens of Christian County pushed for the location between East 9th and 10th streets, once the home of the Pennyroyal Arts Council, to be saved from demolition.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it has long remained dormant. Time and neglect have taken their toll: paint peels from every surface, windows sit in disrepair, the interior is dusty and cluttered, and concerns have been raised about the stability of its foundation.
And it was these conditions that prompted concern from local citizens and preservation advocates.