Granbury in Hood County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Granbury Railroad Depot

Photographed By J Frye, August 20, 2023

1. Granbury Railroad Depot Marker

Inscription. Representative of early 20th century rural Texas train stations, this depot was constructed in 1914. It replaced an earlier station that had been built when the railroad came to Granbury in 1887. The depot features wide overhanging eaves and a red tile roof. Although passenger service to Granbury had stopped by 1973, the depot stands as a reminder of the important role of the railroad in the city's history. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1984

Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2246.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 32° 26.872′ N, 97° 47.234′ W. Marker is in Granbury, Texas, in Hood County. Marker is at the intersection of East Ewell Street and North Houston Street, on the right when traveling west on East Ewell Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 109 East Ewell Street, Granbury TX 76048, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hood County Jailhouse (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hardware and Tin Shop (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Glenn Brothers' Building (approx.

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0.3 miles away); First National Bank (approx. 0.3 miles away); Aston-Landers Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Fair (approx. 0.3 miles away); J. F. and J. Nutt Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of Schultz Blacksmith Shop (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Granbury.

Photographed By J Frye, August 20, 2023

2. Granbury Railroad Depot Marker

Photographed By J Frye Ft Worth, August 20, 2023

3. Granbury Railroad Depot Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2023, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 75 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 28, 2023, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.