Brownsville in Cameron County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Southern Pacific Depot

– 1928 –

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1. Southern Pacific Depot Marker

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[English] Built in 1928, the depot was designed by R.W. Barnes, Southern Pacific Railroad's Chief Engineer. Southern Pacific began freight service on its line running from Brownsville to Edinburg on October 20, 1927. Passenger service was added November 1928. It was a depot until 1952. The Historic Brownsville Museum opened at this site in 1986.

[Español] Construida en 1928, la estación ferroviaria fue disenada por R.W. Barnes el ingeniero de cabeza de la Southern Pacific Railroad. La compañia ferroviaria copmenzó su servicio de transporte de mercancias para la linea que corría de Brownsville a Edinburg en octubre 20, 1927. El servicio para pasajeros fue añadidó en noviembre 1928. Sirvio como estación de tren hasta 1952. El Museo Historico de Brownsville abrió sus puertas en este sitio en 1986.

Erected by Brownsville Historical Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.

Location. 25° 54.444′ N, 97° 29.958′ W.

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2. Southern Pacific Depot Marker

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Marker is in Brownsville, Texas, in Cameron County. Marker is at the intersection of East Madison Street and East 6th Street, on the left when traveling south on East Madison Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 641 E Madison St, Brownsville TX 78520, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Southern Pacific Railroad Passenger Depot (a few steps from this marker); La Madrileña (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named La Madrileña (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named La Madrileña (approx. ¼ mile away); Sacred Heart Church (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Sacred Heart Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Sacred Heart Catholic Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Central Fire Station (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownsville.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 54 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 15, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.