The Tennessee Historical Commission next month will consider placing the Southern Railway Depot here on the National Register of Historic Places.

The depot, on Edwards Street at Five Points, was built in 1906.

Mayor Tom Rowland said the State Review Board will consider the nomination when it meets Jan. 30 in Nashville.

"This is great news, as it comes on the heels of the ownership of the depot property transferring from Norfolk Southern to SETHRA (Southeast Tennessee Human Resources Agency), which will use the depot as a transportation center," Mr. Rowland said.

The transit system provides scheduled municipal bus service in Cleveland and the urban area.

The national register provides recognition and assistance to preserve the nation's heritage, the mayor said.

Properties considered for the national register are also considered for the state register. Being placed on the national register means automatic listing on the Tennessee register, Mr. Rowland said.