Terrell in Kaufman County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Terrell Rail Car
Photographed by James Hulse, July 12, 2026
1. The Terrell Rail Car Marker
The Terrell Rail Car was built around 1890 by the Pullman Company for Morgan's Louisiana & Texas Railroads as Private Car #993. In later years, the car was used as a crew and maintenance-of-way car, #MW224, on the rail line of the Texas Midland Railroad, which was headquartered in Terrell. In 1975, the rail car was purchased by the Terrell Heritage Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 32° 44.374′ N, 96° 17.839′ W. Marker is in Terrell, Texas, in Kaufman County. It is on Lions Club Lane north of W Moore Ave, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Lions Club Ln, Terrell TX 75160, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area. 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Texas Midland Railroad (a few steps from this marker); Kaufman County Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Terrell Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away); Nike Hercules Missile (about 500 feet away); Women Who Have Served and Sacrificed (about 600 feet away); Prisoners of War Missing in Action Flag Pole (about 600 feet away); Fallen But Not Forgotten (about 600 feet away); Frank Reaugh (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Terrell.
Photographed by James Hulse, July 12, 2026
2. The Terrell Rail Car Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, July 12, 2026
3. The Terrell Rail Car Marker
The view of the marker and train from the street.
Photographed by James Hulse, July 12, 2026
4. The Terrell Rail Car Marker
The view into the train car from behind the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 15, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
