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Each 24 KT gold-finished ornament celebrates Berkeley County history. The series
includes: Due to rising costs, the 2007 Moncks Corner Train Depot ornament is $18.00. All profits from the annual ornament sale benefit programs and services for persons with developmental disabilities living in Berkeley County. Previous year issues are available for their original price of $16 each at our main office, 1301 Old Hwy 52 South, Moncks Corner, SC. If you
would like to receive advance notice of new ornament issues,
please send your name and mailing address in an To order a 2007 Moncks Corner Train Depot ornament by mail, please send a check payable to Berkeley Citizens, Inc. for $19.50 ($18.00 + $1.50 shipping and handling per ornament) to: BCI
2007 Ornament The 2007 ornament is also available in Moncks Corner at the Train Depot, the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce, the Berkeley County Office Building, the Berkeley Museum, Delta Pharmacy, D’s Jewelers, Hometown Body & Bath, and in Goose Creek at City Hall.
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THE DEPOT The Town of Moncks Corner, founded by landowner Thomas Monk, dates back to 1735. Beginning in 1853, the North Eastern Railroad laid new tracks and Moncks Corner became an official scheduled stop in 1856. In 1884, the first of two depot buildings was constructed on the same side of the tracks and across the street from the current Depot. Destroyed by fire in 1915, the building was reconstructed at its present site. The Depot was the social and commercial center of Moncks Corner and many small towns and villages across America. Serving in the early days as the center of local businesses and town government, the Moncks Corner Depot also provided Berkeley County farmers a way to market their goods. Mail and other news of the outside world was brought first to the Depot. After the Second World War with declining rail travel and improved highways, more automobiles and trucks, many depots were seeing the end of their useful lives. Scores of these beautiful buildings were resigned to neglect, vandalism, and the wrecking ball. The Town of Moncks Corner very wisely chose to save its important landmark and infuse it with life. Completely renovated in 2000 and serving as the Town’s Visitor and Cultural Center, the Depot provides a place to hold special events and classes, as well as a gift shop. The Depot has come full circle, once again serving as a commercial and social center for Moncks Corner. The historic building can be reserved by calling (843) 719-7900.
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Citizens, Inc. PO Drawer 429 Moncks Corner SC 29461 Phone: (843) 761-0300 Fax: (843) 761-0303 E-mail: contact@berkeleycitizens.org |