Then Came The Railroad - Longview, TX, USA
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This sign gives an account of the arrival of the railroads in Longview, Texas.
Waymark Code: WM17QE9
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/23/2023
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This historical marker is just south of the KLTV studios, on the west side of Fredonia Street.
THEN CAME THE RAILROAD
On April 7, 1870, O. H. Methvin deeded one hundred acres of farmland to the Southern Pacific Railroad. The updown depot was constructed immediately north of the rail track on Fredinia Street.
In 1872, the Texas & Pacific took over the line, continuing the drive west. One year later, the International & Great Northern completed another rail connection to Longview, establishing a second Longview Depot - the Longview Junction.
With two railroad company depots located within a mile of each other, Longview became one of the only east/west and north/south transportation junctions in East Texas.
The City of Longview, able to utilize two rail services to transport cotton, timber, and a variety of produce, began the transformation from subsistence farming to commercial trade center.
Group that erected the marker: City of Longview Commission on Arts & Culture
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
140 Tyler Street
Longview, TX USA
75601
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