Conroe in Montgomery County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Railroads
Photographed by James Hulse, August 21, 2021
1. Railroads Marker
Inscription.
Railroads. . The railroad was built in the early 1870's through Montgomery County. The first line crossed the county on a north/south route, it was the International and Great Northern (now Missouri Pacific). A short while later the Gulf Colorado RR took an east / west route through Montgomery County. New towns developed along both these right of ways. Other communities that were by-passed by the railroads dwindled while some became ghost towns. Sawmills, cotton gins, and small factories began appearing along the railroads. Farmers and loggers found that they could export more of their products on this faster and safer transportation route. This allowed for an increase in productivity.
The railroad was built in the early 1870's through Montgomery County. The first line crossed the county on a north/south route, it was the International & Great Northern (now Missouri Pacific). A short while later the Gulf Colorado RR took an east / west route through Montgomery County. New towns developed along both these right of ways. Other communities that were by-passed by the railroads dwindled while some became ghost towns. Sawmills, cotton gins, and small factories began appearing along the railroads. Farmers and loggers found that they could export more of their products on this faster and safer transportation route. This allowed for an increase in productivity.
Location. 30° 19.274′ N, 95° 28.366′ W. Marker is in Conroe, Texas, in Montgomery County. It can be reached from North Freeway Service Road 0.1 miles south of West Semands Street. The marker is located on the grounds of the Heritage Museum of Montgomery County. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1506 Interstate 45 N, Conroe TX 77301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Houston Metropolitan Area. It is also on the American Gulf Coast. 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: Montgomery County (a few steps from
2. The view of the Railroad model and the Marker in front of the Heritage Museum
Photographed by James Hulse, August 21, 2021
3. The view of the Railroad model and Marker behind the Heritage Museum sign
Credits. This page was last revised on August 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 276 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 24, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
