Menard in Menard County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Frisco Depot
Photographed By Gregory Walker, April 3, 2010
1. Frisco Depot Marker
Inscription.
Frisco Depot. . Seeking a rail line to speed marketing of their livestock, residents of this area in 1909 asked the Ft. Worth and Rio Grande Railroad, a branch of the Frisco System, to extend track from Brady (40 mi. NE) to Menardville. Ranchers donated right of way, while townspeople erected this depot and shortened the town's name to "Menard". Celebrations marked the arrival of the first train, Feb. 10, 1911, and completion of this mission revival station, July 4, 1911. The Santa Fe system later acquired the line. After rail service ended in 1972, this building became a historical museum.
Seeking a rail line to speed marketing of their livestock, residents of this area in 1909 asked the Ft. Worth & Rio Grande Railroad, a branch of the Frisco System, to extend track from Brady (40 mi. NE) to Menardville. Ranchers donated right of way, while townspeople erected this depot and shortened the town's name to "Menard". Celebrations marked the arrival of the first train, Feb. 10, 1911, and completion of this mission revival station, July 4, 1911. The Santa Fe system later acquired the line. After rail service ended in 1972, this building became a historical museum.
Erected 1978 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2068.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.
Location. 30° 55.447′ N, 99° 47.047′ W. Marker is in Menard, Texas, in Menard County. Marker is on Frisco Avenue (U.S. 83) north of U.S. 190, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Menard TX 76859, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. Paso de la Santa Cruz and Frisco Depot markers in front of Frisco Depot
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2010, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. This page has been viewed 841 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 19, 2010, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
