Houston and Texas Central Railroad Depot - Elgin, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 30° 20.817 W 097° 22.245
14R E 656597 N 3358356
Wood combination freight/passenger depot, now used by the Elgin Chamber of Commerce.
Waymark Code: WMW8Y1
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/26/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member fi67
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The city of Elgin, Texas was created by the Houston and Texas Central Railroad in 1872. Date of the depot is unknown.
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?:
Elgin Chamber of Commerce

What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Texas and New Orleans

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