The Norfolk Southern Railway depot that stands at the end of South Main Street in Gainesville has seen plenty of visits from dignitaries, most notably presidents or presidential candidates whistle-stopping, just passing through or making official visits.
Johnny Vardeman: It took a while to get the Norfolk Southern Railway to build its Gainesville depot
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