Emory The Seaboard Air Line Railway depot at Emory University, built in 1916, served the college and nearby neighborhoods. After passenger service ended in 1969, it was used for a variety of purposes, most recently as a restaurant. Emory is located on the east side of Atlanta, near Decatur.   Georgia's Railroad History & Heritage. Copyright, Steve Storey. Railroad History | The Depot List | Locomotives On Display | Odds & Ends | Sources & References | Home