Mineola Texas Depot
N 32° 39.699 W 095° 29.401
15S E 266478 N 3616517
Now serving as an Amtrak depot, the Mineola Depot was built in 1906. It is on the National Register of Historic Places and is also a museum. One of the decommissioned T&P cabooses is placed across the tracks.
Waymark Code: WMNKE2
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/28/2015
Views: 4
A simple but well restored depot in Mineola TX now serves as a local museum and stop for Amtrak. Mineola has a rich history, having been born as a railroad town. Please see photos for additional information.
Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: Yes
Is the station/depot open to the public?: Yes
What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Texas & Pacific, Amtrak Texas Eagle
Station/Depot Web Site: [Web Link]
If the station/depot is not being used for railroad purposes, what is it currently used for?: Not listed
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