Magnolia in Montgomery County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Magnolia Depot

Photographed By James Hulse, March 20, 2021

1. Magnolia Depot Marker

Inscription.

Built in 1902 by the International and Great Northern Railroad, this depot served as a major shipping point for cotton, sweet potatoes and other produce, cattle and lumber from area farms and sawmills. The depot closed in 1963 and was auctioned off. Used as a barn for many years, it was recovered in 1993 and moved back to Magnolia, where it was restored within yards of its original site. It remains an excellent example of an early 20th century train depot. Notable features include elements of folk Victorian Architecture such as pedimented doors and windows, roof brackets and clipped gable ends.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1999

Erected 1999 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12233.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.

Location. 30° 12.582′ N, 95° 44.982′ W. Marker is in Magnolia, Texas, in Montgomery County. Marker is at the intersection of Melton Street and Buddy Riley Boulevard, on the left when traveling east on Melton Street. The marker is located on the north side of the Magnolia Depot by the front entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 426 Melton Street, Magnolia TX 77354, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. W.A. and Gertrude Dean Home (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Magnolia Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Noah Griffith and Esther Wightman Griffith (approx. 7.4 miles away); The Griffith Homesite and Cemetery (approx. 7.4 miles away); Springer-Macedonia Cemetery (approx. 7.7 miles away); Macedonia Methodist Church (approx. 8 miles away); Site of Confederate Powder Mill (approx. 8.9 miles away); Spring Creek Park Cemetery (approx. 9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Magnolia.

The front entrance to the Magnolia Depot with the marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 20, 2021

2. The front entrance to the Magnolia Depot with the marker

The Magnolia Depot image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 20, 2021

3. The Magnolia Depot

The view of the Magnolia Depot from the road image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 20, 2021

4. The view of the Magnolia Depot from the road

A second marker for the other historical buildings on site image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 20, 2021

5. A second marker for the other historical buildings on site

Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 279 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 22, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.