For years, a small mixed-breed dog named Brownie made the East Rome Depot his home, winning the hearts of locals and railway staff—especially Yardmaster H.B. Siegel. Known for greeting dining cars in hopes of treats, Brownie became a beloved fixture at the depot. When he passed in 1941, the Southern Railway held a funeral in his honor, drawing a large crowd. His headstone, originally at the depot, now rests at Georgia’s Rome Welcome Center, located in a historic 1901 railway depot.

Visitors can view the stone near the entrance of the Jackson Hill Welcome Center and explore more history markers on nearby Jackson Hill.