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

Frisco Depot

Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, November 1, 2025

1. Frisco Depot Marker

Inscription. Seeking a rail line to speed marketing of their livestock, residents of this area in 1909 asked the Ft. Worth & Rio Grande Railroad, a branch of the Frisco System, to extend track from Brady (40 mi. NE) to Menardville. Ranchers donated right of way, while townspeople erected this depot and shortened the town's name to "Menard". Celebrations marked the arrival of the first train, Feb. 10, 1911, and completion of this mission revival station, July 4, 1911. The Santa Fe system later acquired the line. After rail service ended in 1972, this building became a historical museum.

Erected 1978 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2068.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.

Location. 30° 55.447′ N, 99° 47.047′ W. Marker is in Menard, Texas, in Menard County. It is on Frisco Avenue (U.S. 83) north of U.S. 190, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Menard TX 76859, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Big Country.

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: Paso de la Santa Cruz (here, next to this marker); Welcome to Menard, Texas (a few steps from this marker); Presidio de San Luis de las Amarillas (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Bank of Menard (approx. half a mile away); Great Western Trail (approx. half a mile away); Menard County Memorial of Those Who Died (approx. half a mile away); Fort McKavett C.S.A. / Texas Civil War Frontier Defense (approx. half a mile away); Oliver Prince Smith (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Menard.

Paso de la Santa Cruz and Frisco Depot markers in front of Frisco Depot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Gregory Walker, April 3, 2010

2. Paso de la Santa Cruz and Frisco Depot markers in front of Frisco Depot

Photographed by Gregory Walker, April 3, 2010

3. Frisco Depot Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2010, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,146 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 21, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on April 19, 2010, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.