Orange in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Santa Fe Depot And Park
City of Orange Historic Landmark
Photographed by Adam Margolis, March 31, 2022
1. Santa Fe Depot And Park Marker
This main line, Santa Fe connected rail service to Riverside, San Diego, and Los Angeles from a junction north of the present depot.
During peak seasons up to 48 cars of citrus, walnuts, and olives were shipped each day from this depot. by 1925, sixteen passenger trains a day stopped at Orange. Service declined through the years until the depot was closed in 1971, and eventually acquired by the city of Orange in 1989.
Erected 1990 by City of Orange.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is May 2, 1938.
Location. 33° 47.312′ N, 117° 51.433′ W. Marker is in Orange, California, in Orange County. It can be reached from Atchison Street north of Chapman Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Located in the park south of the depot building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 N Atchison St, Orange
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Peninsular Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Santa Fe Train Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); California Wire Company (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Orange Street Cars (about 600 feet away); Armor Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Great Western Cordage (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of First Building (approx. Ό mile away); Torch Run (approx. Ό mile away); May Festival (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Orange.
Photographed by Adam Margolis, March 31, 2022
2. Santa Fe Depot Marker
The marker on the right is a dedication plaque.
Photographed by Adam Margolis, March 31, 2022
3. Marker and Depot
The marker lays flat on the lawn next to the sidewalk.
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 577 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 31, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
