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. Click to hear the 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. Marker 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.

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); Orange Street Cars (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line);

Photographed By Adam Margolis, March 31, 2022

2. Santa Fe Train Depot Marker

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Torch Run (approx. ¼ mile away); May Festival (approx. ¼ mile away); The Orange Plaza (approx. ¼ mile away); Orange's First Bank (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Orange Plaza (approx. 0.3 miles away); Orange's First Public Schoohouse (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Orange.

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 of the Orange Public Library, circa 1935

4. Santa Fe Depot, Orange, California

Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 86 times since then and 13 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.