Details for Marble Falls Depot

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5053009729

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Marker Number 9729
Atlas Number 5053009729
Marker Title Marble Falls Depot
Index Entry Marble Falls Depot
Address 801 U.S. Highway 281
City Marble Falls
County Burnet
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 569706
UTM Northing 3382893
Subject Codes railroad depots; railroads
Marker Year 1979
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location intersection of US 281 and Avenue H
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 18" x 28"
Marker Text The town of Marble Falls was laid out in 1887. Texas Mining & Improvement Co. deeded land for a depot to Austin & Northwestern Railroad. This building was erected in 1893 and then Southern Pacific Railroad bought the line and property. Area residents gathered at the depot to visit and watch for the train. Excursions were offered and passenger service provided. Hogs, horses, cattle, cedar posts, cotton, pecans, and hides were shipped to market from here. In 1937 passenger service was discontinued and the depot was closed in 1968. It was moved to this site in 1976.

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