Guthrie in Logan County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

Sante Fe Depot

Photographed by Mark Hilton, October 22, 2019

1. Sante Fe Depot Marker

Inscription. The Santa Fe, completed in 1887, was the only railway into Oklahoma Territory and the only direct connection with the "outside" world during the hectic days of 1889. The first depot was a small red frame building located on the west side of the tracks. For the world's first big land run, the Santa Fe had only a single track leading through the new country. Guthrie was a watering station with rudimentary yards. Twenty trains carrying 1200 to 1500 passengers each were scheduled out of Arkansas City and Purcell on April 22, 1889; Guthrie was target destination for most of these.

The present two-story red brick station was completed in 1903 and housed passenger service, mail service, "Harvey House" restaurant, news stand, employee living quarters and offices.

Erected 1980 by Donald W. Reynolds Foundation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 22, 1889.

Location. 35° 52.675′ N, 97° 25.764′ W. Marker is in Guthrie, Oklahoma, in Logan County.

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It is on West Oklahoma Avenue 0.1 miles west of South 2nd Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 409 West Oklahoma Avenue, Guthrie OK 73044, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Oklahoma — Frontier Country

and in Greater Oklahoma City.

It is also in the American South,

specifically on the prairies,

and on the Southern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Guthrie City Hall (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bonfils Building (about 500 feet away); Office of E.P. McCabe (about 600 feet away); U. S. Government Land Office (about 600 feet away); Reeves Brothers Casino (about 600 feet away); De Ford Building (about 600 feet away); Post Office (about 600 feet away); Oklahoma Daily State Capital (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map

Photographed by Mark Hilton, October 22, 2019

2. Sante Fe Depot & Marker

of all markers in Guthrie.

Regarding Sante Fe Depot. The depot on the east side of the tracks on Guthrie's west side was constructed in 1903. It is 185 ft. long and 85 ft. wide at its widest point. Different from most frame depots of its time, this is a red brick depot, with a 2-story section at the center and single story wings on each side

Tracks leading north from Depot. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, October 22, 2019

3. Tracks leading north from Depot.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 597 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 30, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.