Garland in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Santa Fe Railroad Depot
Photographed by J Frye, April 3, 2020
1. Santa Fe Railroad Depot Marker
Constructed in 1901 by the Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railroad, and designed by a railroad systems engineer. Replaced an earlier depot built when the city of Garland was founded in 1888. No exterior alterations were made, and only a waiting room partition and restroom facilities were added inside. Served in early years as a shipping point for farm produce. Moved here from its original site (150 yards SW) in 1972 by the city of Garland as a landmark museum.
Erected 1974 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6877.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.
Location. 32° 54.934′ N, 96° 38.287′ W. Marker is in Garland, Texas, in Dallas County. It is on N 6th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Garland TX 75040, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area. 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 Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Railroads in Garland (within shouting distance of this marker); Roach Feed & Seed Co. (approx. Ό mile away); Garland (approx. Ό mile away); Bankhead Highway in Garland (approx. Ό mile away); A. J. Head Service Station (approx. Ό mile
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More about this marker. There are two historic markers on the front of this depot: the original medallion and plate issued in 1974 and a supplemental plaque issued in 2013 after the move was made.
Photographed by J Frye, April 3, 2020
2. Santa Fe Railroad Depot Marker
Photographed by J Frye, April 3, 2020
3. Santa Fe Railroad Depot Marker
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 24, 2024
4. Santa Fe Railroad Depot informational sign
Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2020, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 582 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 4, 2020, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. 4. submitted on March 24, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
