Gatesville in Coryell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Cotton Belt Depot

Gatesville, Texas

Photographed By James Hulse, March 2, 2023

1. Cotton Belt Depot Marker

Inscription. Built in 1910 and used until the mid 1970's, "The Depot" became the hub of commerce for Coryell County. When the route was abandoned and the building was to be torn down, the citizens of Gatesville responded. Through the Chamber of Commerce, a major renovation project was financed by donations from over 400 citizens and businesses. Renovation was completed in December, 1983. "The Depot" will continue to serve Gatesville as the Chamber of Commerce Office and as a reminder of our link to the past.

Erected by Gatesville Chamber of Commerce.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1983.

Location. 31° 26.058′ N, 97° 43.848′ W. Marker is in Gatesville, Texas, in Coryell County. Marker is at the intersection of Texas 36 Business (State Highway 36) and East Main Street (U.S. 84), on the left when traveling south on Texas 36 Business. The marker is located on the northeast side of the depot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2607 South TX 36, Gatesville TX 76528, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Dr. John Calhoun Bates (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jesse Graham (approx. ¼ mile away); Restland Cemetery Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away);

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First Baptist Church of Gatesville (approx. 0.9 miles away); Gatesville (approx. one mile away); Hammack Building (approx. 1.1 miles away); Coryell County Courthouse (approx. 1.1 miles away); 1904 Leon River Bridge (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gatesville.

Also see . . .
1. Gatesville, TX. Texas State Historical Association

Gatesville, the county seat of Coryell County, is on the Leon River at the intersection of U.S. Highway 84 and State Highway 36, eighty miles north of Austin in the central part of the county. It was established on land donated by Richard G. Grant shortly after the county was organized in 1854 and took its name from nearby Fort Gates.

(Submitted on March 4, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

2. St. Louis Southwestern Railway. Texas State Historical Association

The Texas company was owned by the St. Louis Southwestern Railway Company, commonly called the Cotton Belt, but operated separately in conformity with Texas law. Historically, the Cotton Belt main line ran from St. Louis and Memphis on the east through Texarkana
Photographed By James Hulse, March 2, 2023

2. Ticket counter inside depot
to Dallas/Fort Worth and Gatesville on the west.

(Submitted on March 4, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Luggage scale inside the depot image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 2, 2023

3. Luggage scale inside the depot

The view of the Cotton Belt Depot and Marker from the parking lot image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 2, 2023

4. The view of the Cotton Belt Depot and Marker from the parking lot

Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 4, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.