Burton in Washington County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Burton Depot

Photographed By James Hulse, April 2, 2023

1. Burton Depot Marker

Inscription. Burton began as a terminal on the Houston & Texas Central Railroad in 1870. A depot, built that year, burned in 1898 and was replaced by this structure. Built according to standard plans of the Southern Pacific Railroad (which absorbed the Houston & Texas Central), it exhibits elements of the Queen Anne and Italianate styles. Outstanding features include wide overhanging eaves and "Sunburst” gable windows typical in Southern Pacific structures. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1991
Entered in
the National Register
of Historic Places
1991

Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8316.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.

Location. 30° 10.879′ N, 96° 35.799′ W. Marker is in Burton, Texas, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of North Railroad Street and West Washington Street (State Highway 390), on the left when traveling north on North Railroad Street. The marker is located on the left side of the front door to the depot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 507 North Railroad Street, Burton TX 77835, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Original Site of Burton State Bank (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Burton Cafe (within shouting distance of this marker); Burton Community (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Texas Pink Granite Rock (about 400 feet away); Steiner & Dallmeyer Building (about 400 feet away); The Restoration Project (approx. 0.2 miles away); Burton Farmers Gin (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Burton Farmers Gin (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burton.

Also see . . . Burton Railroad Depot. Burton Heritage Society (Submitted on April 4, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The Burton Depot and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 2, 2023

2. The Burton Depot and Marker

The view of the Burton Depot and Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 2, 2023

3. The view of the Burton Depot and Marker from the street

The Burton Depot image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 2, 2023

4. The Burton Depot

Inside view of the Burton Depot image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 2, 2023

5. Inside view of the Burton Depot

Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 86 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 4, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 5. submitted on April 8, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.