Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Depot - Big Lake, TX
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WalksfarTX
N 31° 12.299 W 101° 27.357
14R E 266009 N 3454919
The wood combination passenger/freight depot from 1911 has been relocated to North Park.
Waymark Code: WMRJXP
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/01/2016
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In 1910, the route of the Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railroad bypassed Stiles, TX. The town of Big Lake was established along the tracks in 1911.
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?:
Meeting Hall
What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway
Station/Depot Web Site: [Web Link]
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