Seadrift in Calhoun County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

"Train Depot"

Centennial 2012

— City of Seadrift —

"Train Depot" Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 30, 2021

1. "Train Depot" Marker

Inscription. Constructed approximately 1906 by St. Louis Brownsville Mexican Railway, a subsidiary of the Frisco lines. Depot was in use until 1961, later relocated to present location for preservation and use as a museum and visitor center.

Erected by Dow Chemical Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.

Location. 28° 24.818′ N, 96° 42.622′ W. Marker is in Seadrift, Texas, in Calhoun County. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street and St. Louis Avenue, on the left when traveling south on South Main Street. The marker is located in front of the Seadrift Train Depot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 South Main Street, Seadrift TX 77983, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Seadrift (a few steps from this marker); Seadrift Cemetery (approx. 1½ miles away); Green Lake (approx. 9.2 miles away); Original Mission Refugio (approx. 9.3 miles away); Cotton Gins of Calhoun County (approx. 9½ miles away); Building Aransas NWR (National Wildlife Refuge) (approx. 10½ miles away); Preston Rose Austin

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(approx. 11.2 miles away); Battle of Norris Bridge (approx. 12 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seadrift.

The Train Depot and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 30, 2021

2. The Train Depot and Marker

The view of the Train Depot and Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 30, 2021

3. The view of the Train Depot and Marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on September 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 180 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 28, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.