Edinburg in Hidalgo County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Southern Pacific Depot
Completed and occupied on August 1, 1927, this depot was designed by Southern Pacific Railroad architect Leonard B. McCoy, and built by Ward Construction of El Paso. The depot was part of a major railroad expansion into South Texas. Edinburg felt a positive economic impact when the railroad began shipping citrus and vegetables and serving passengers' needs. Passenger service ceased in 1952, although freight service continued until 1982. The train depot is a fine example of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture. Features include double entries, tile detailing and built-in benches.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1996
Erected 1996 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4987.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is August 1, 1927.
Location. 26° 18.1′ N, 98° 10.1′ W. Marker is in Edinburg, Texas, in Hidalgo County. It is at the intersection of South 6th Avenue and West University Drive on South 6th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 602 W University Dr, Edinburg TX 78539, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Texas. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Edinburg Junior College Auditorium (approx. 0.2 miles away); Padre Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hidalgo County (approx. 0.4 miles away); El Sal del Rey, C.S.A. (approx. 0.4 miles away);
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