Brownwood in Brown County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Brownwood Santa Fe Passenger Depot
Santa Fe Railroad Depot
has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior
1976
Brownwood Santa Fe Passenger Depot
Railroad construction began in Brown County in 1884, and the first train arrived in Brownwood in 1885. This depot was designed by Jarvis Hunt of Chicago and built in 1909 by the Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railway Company. It accommodated traffic from a major rail junction between California and Texas and led to increased regional development. Passenger train usage peaked during World War II as 15 trains came through here daily. Architectural features include solid red brick construction with stucco finish, broad round arches, a 7-bay primary facade and a hipped red tile roof.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1996
Erected 1996 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12464.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.
Location. 31° 42.962′ N, 98° 58.8′ W. Marker is in Brownwood, Texas, in Brown County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of East Depot Street and South Greenleaf Street. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Gray Mare Band (here, next to this marker); Brownwood Harvey House (a few steps from this marker); Brooke Smith (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); J. A. Walker House (approx. 0.3 miles away); R. B. Rogers House (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Rev. Dr. John David Robnett (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Rev. Noah Turner Byars (approx. 0.3 miles away); Howard Payne University (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownwood.
Also see . . . Santa Fe Railroad Station (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination file submitted for the depot. (Texas Historical Commission) (Submitted on April 28, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, April 16, 2023
2. Brownwood Santa Fe Passenger Depot Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 191 times since then and 37 times this year. Last updated on July 11, 2022, by Joe Lotz of Denton, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on April 28, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on May 11, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 3. submitted on April 28, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
