Texas and Pacific Railway Depot - Grand Saline, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 32° 40.348 W 095° 42.507
15S E 246017 N 3618219
Brick and Stucco combination depot now used as public library.
Waymark Code: WMTVQ4
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/11/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member fi67
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Grand Saline Library

The historic train depot that was built in 1923. The depot originally sat along the Texas and Pacific Railroad line. With the salt industry in town the railroad depot was vital for shipping and receiving to and from the different salt mines in town during the early 1900's. The building had been sitting empty for many years when the library moved into the building in 1980.

Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: No

Is the station/depot open to the public?: Yes

If the station/depot is not being used for railroad purposes, what is it currently used for?:
Public Library

What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Texas and Pacific Railway

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