Katy Depot - Katy, Texas
N 29° 47.174 W 095° 49.324
15R E 227180 N 3298437
The depot was constructed in 1898 and passenger service continued until 1957. The Depot was a Katy landmark in its original location until 1979 when it was moved to Katy City Park.
Waymark Code: WM4GQH
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 08/22/2008
Views: 77
From the historical marker next to the depot -
The Missouri - Kansas - Texas Railroad Company, the "Katy Railroad", was the driving force for many settlers coming to Texas. The MKT was operating through Katy by 1894, serving as water stop for steam engines of the era. The depot was constructed in 1898 and passenger service continued until 1957. The Depot was a Katy landmark in its original location until 1979 when it was moved to Katy City Park. The Katy Heritage Society was formed that year to preserve and operate the building. The City of Katy moved the Depot and caboose to its current location in 2005.
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?:
Information and tourist center
Railroad museum
What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: The Missouri - Kansas - Texas Railroad Company
Station/Depot Web Site: [Web Link]
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