Marble Falls in Burnet County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Marble Falls Depot
Photographed by Keith Peterson, December 23, 2007
1. Marble Falls Depot Marker
The town of Marble Falls was laid out in 1887. Texas Mining & Improvement Co. deeded land for a depot to Austin & Northwestern Railroad. This building was erected in 1893 and then Southern Pacific Railroad bought the line and property. Area residents gathered at the depot to visit and watch for the train. Excursions were offered and passenger service provided. Hogs, horses, cattle, cedar posts, cotton, pecans, and hides were shipped to market from here. In 1937 passenger service was discontinued and the depot was closed in 1968. It was moved to this site in 1976.
Erected 1979 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9729.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 30° 34.592′ N, 98° 16.378′ W. Marker is in Marble Falls, Texas, in Burnet County. It is on US-281 close to Broadway St., on the right when traveling north. Between US 281 & Ave H. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marble Falls TX 78654, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Hill Country. 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 walking distance of this marker: Governor O. M. Roberts' House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hoag-Faubion-Fuchs House (about 800 feet away); Christian-Matern House
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Photographed by Keith Peterson, September 15, 2019
2. Marble Falls Depot Marker
Wide view of marker and depot building.
Photographed by Keith Peterson, December 23, 2007
3. Marble Falls Depot
Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,451 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 16, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 2. submitted on September 22, 2019, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 3. submitted on February 16, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
