Orange in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Santa Fe Train Depot

Photographed by Adam Margolis, March 31, 2022

1. Santa Fe Train Depot Marker

Inscription. The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad reached Orange in 1887, offering passenger and freight service. This building was their second depot on this site, built in 1938. To the south is the original depot park, laid out in 1891. The railroad helped make the local citrus industry possible, allowing fresh fruit to be shipped throughout the United States. By the 1920s, more than half a dozen packing houses were located beside the tracks. The Santa Fe Depot closed in 1970 and then was acquired by the City of Orange. Present day passenger connections are provided by Metrolink to Los Angeles, the Inland Empire, and San Diego.

Erected 2011 by Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.

Location. 33° 47.33′ N, 117° 51.433′ W. Marker is in Orange, California, in Orange County. It can be reached from North Atchison Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Orange CA 92866, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles

and in the Peninsular Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally,

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it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Santa Fe Depot And Park (within shouting distance of this marker); California Wire Company (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Orange Street Cars (about 600 feet away); Great Western Cordage (approx. 0.2 miles away); Armor Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of First Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Torch Run (approx. ¼ mile away); May Festival (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Orange.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, March 31, 2022

2. Santa Fe Train Depot Marker

Marker is to the right of the entrance.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, March 31, 2022

3. Santa Fe Train Depot Marker

Dated plaque, located to the left of the main entrance.

<i>Santa Fe Depot, Orange, California</i> image. Click for full size.

courtesy Orange Public Library, circa 1935

4. Santa Fe Depot, Orange, California

Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 593 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 31, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 2. submitted on April 1, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 3. submitted on March 31, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 4. submitted on April 1, 2022. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

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