Southern Pacific Railroad Depot - Nacogdoches, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 31° 36.308 W 094° 39.547
15R E 342609 N 3497863
Southern Pacific Railroad built the Nacogdoches train depot in 1912. Recently restored, it is now home to the SFA Center for Regional Heritage and features rotating museum displays.
Waymark Code: WMQY12
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/12/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 2

The Houston East and West Texas Railway Company was chartered on March 11, 1875. In 1882 rails finally arrived in Nacogdoches. In October 1899 the Southern Pacific Company gained control of the HE&WT. The original wood depot burned and Southern Pacific built a new brick one.

August of 1954 Southern Pacific terminated passenger services through Nacogdoches.


Open:
Tuesday - Thursday 11:00 am - 3:00pm.
Friday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Street address:
500 W. Main Street
Nacogdoches, TX USA


County / Borough / Parish: Nacogdoches

Year listed: 1992

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event

Periods of significance: 1925-1949, 1900-1924

Historic function: Transportation

Current function: Transportation

Privately owned?: yes

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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