La Grange in Fayette County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
La Grange Depot Museum
This depot was completed in November 1897 by the M-K-T Railroad. It replaced the earlier depot that was on this site from 1887 until it burned in March 1897. The depot now houses the La Grange Depot Museum.Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1897.
Location. 29° 54.412′ N, 96° 52.721′ W. Marker is in La Grange, Texas, in Fayette County. Marker is at the intersection of North Washington Street and West La Fayette Street, on the right when traveling north on North Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 260 N Washington St, La Grange TX 78945, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Grandmother's Flower Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Sundial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lester Hotel (about 300 feet away); The Dawson Expedition / Historic Oak Tree (about 300 feet away); Texas Rangers Memorial (about 300 feet away); The First U.S. Postal Rural Mail Route in Texas (about 500 feet away);
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Regarding La Grange Depot Museum. Open to the public
Every Saturday (except some holidays)
10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
For more information call
979/968-5756 (Chamber of Commerce)
979/968-9416 (Arnold Romberg)
979/247-4506 (Gary Lincke)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2022. This page has been viewed 92 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 8, 2022.
