| Marker Number |
4518 |
| Atlas Number |
5057004518 |
| Marker Title |
San Antonio and Mexican Gulf Railroad |
| Index Entry |
San Antonio and Mexican Gulf Railroad |
| Address |
110 N. Virginia |
| City |
Port Lavaca |
| County |
Calhoun |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
732054 |
| UTM Northing |
3167694 |
| Subject Codes |
railroads |
| Marker Year |
1979 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
in front of depot |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
18" x 28" |
| Marker Text |
Chartered in 1850, the San Antonio & Mexican Gulf Railroad was one of the first railroads in Texas. San Antonio investors hoped it would open trade from the Gulf. As the line was built westward from Port Lavaca, wagons loaded with goods met the train on the open prairie. In 1863 Confederates destroyed the track to keep it out of Union hands. In the 1870s the line was associated with Charles Morgan's steamship company. Southern Pacific bought the railroad in 1884. Until the 1930s weekend excursions were offered to Port Lavaca beaches. (1979) |
