Jacksboro in Jack County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Former Gulf, Texas & Western Railroad Depot
Photographed by Larry D. Moore, June 15, 2018
1. Former Gulf, Texas & Western Railroad Depot Marker
A facility of Jacksboro's second railroad, built by local effort, with backing from New York bankers, R. C. Megargel and Company.
Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 1947.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 33° 12.911′ N, 98° 9.546′ W. Marker is in Jacksboro, Texas, in Jack County. It is at the intersection of South Main Street (U.S. 281) and Hull Street, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 302 S Main St, Jacksboro TX 76458, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Big Country. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Comancherνa, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fort Richardson (a few steps from this marker); Butterfield Stage Line (a few steps from this marker); G. D. Cross (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sewell Park (about 700 feet away); Fort Richardson Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Bank Building in County (approx. Ό mile away); Old Hess Building (approx. Ό mile away); Jack County (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jacksboro.
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Photographed by Larry D. Moore, June 15, 2018
2. Former Gulf, Texas & Western Railroad Depot Marker Area
Photographed by Brian Anderson, August 10, 2019
3. Former Gulf, Texas & Western Railroad Depot
Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 825 times since then and 105 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 25, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. 3. submitted on October 19, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
