Sterling City in Sterling County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Concho, San Saba & Llano Valley Railroad Station

Photographed by Larry D. Moore, January 23, 2017

1. Concho, San Saba & Llano Valley Railroad Station Marker

Inscription. Attracted by the area's livestock production, nearby shipping points, and the financial support of the town, the Concho, San Saba and Llano Valley Railroad began building a line to Sterling City in 1909. A boxcar served as the depot until this mission revival building was completed. Highway and pipeline construction caused a decline in rail traffic and the line closed in 1958. Only the depot remains as a reminder of the early rail service that helped develop the area.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980

Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1019.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.

Location. 31° 50.537′ N, 100° 59.07′ W. Marker is in Sterling City, Texas, in Sterling County. It is at the intersection of 9th Street and Washington Street, on the right when traveling west on 9th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sterling City TX 76951, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Big Country.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf

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of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Comanchería,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Sterling County (approx. half a mile away); State Hotel – First State Bank (approx. half a mile away); Sterling County Jail (approx. half a mile away); Town of Cummins (approx. 2 miles away); Montvale (approx. 3.4 miles away); Foster Cemetery (approx. 5.6 miles away); Robert West Foster (approx. 5.7 miles away); William Lenard Foster (approx. 5.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sterling City.

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Photographed by Larry D. Moore, January 23, 2017

2. Concho, San Saba & Llano Valley Railroad Station

Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 752 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 26, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.