Houston and Texas Central Railroad Depot - Ferris, TX
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WalksfarTX
N 32° 32.059 W 096° 39.928
14S E 719246 N 3602066
Brick Combination Depot
Waymark Code: WMXY38
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/15/2018
Views: 1
The Houston and Texas Central Railroad was completed from Corsicana to Dallas in July 1872 (passing through Ferris). Robert P. Mackey was the first Ferris depot agent in 1874. Mrs. Sewell was the telegraph operator.
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?:
City Hall/Police Department
What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Houston and Texas Central Railroad / Southern Pacific
Station/Depot Web Site: [Web Link]
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