Orange in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Santa Fe Train Depot
Photographed by Adam Margolis, March 31, 2022
1. Santa Fe Train Depot Marker
The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad reached Orange in 1887, offering passenger and freight service. This building was their second depot on this site, built in 1938. To the south is the original depot park, laid out in 1891. The railroad helped make the local citrus industry possible, allowing fresh fruit to be shipped throughout the United States. By the 1920s, more than half a dozen packing houses were located beside the tracks. The Santa Fe Depot closed in 1970 and then was acquired by the City of Orange. Present day passenger connections are provided by Metrolink to Los Angeles, the Inland Empire, and San Diego.
Erected 2011 by the Katuktu Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 33° 47.33′ N, 117° 51.433′ W. Marker is in Orange, California, in Orange County. It is on North Atchison Street north of West Chapman Avenue, on the left when traveling
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Peninsular Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Santa Fe Depot And Park (within shouting distance of this marker); California Wire Company (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Orange Street Cars (about 600 feet away); Great Western Cordage (approx. 0.2 miles away); Armor Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of First Building (approx. Ό mile away); Torch Run (approx. Ό mile away); May Festival (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Orange.
Photographed by Liam Williams, August 22, 2026
2. Santa Fe Train Depot Marker
Marker is visible to the right of the entrance.
Photographed by Adam Margolis, March 31, 2022
3. Santa Fe Train Depot Marker
Marker is to the right of the entrance.
Photographed by Adam Margolis, March 31, 2022
4. Santa Fe Train Depot Marker
Dated plaque, located to the left of the main entrance.
courtesy Orange Public Library, circa 1935
5. Santa Fe Depot, Orange, California
Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 616 times since then and 67 times this year. Last updated on August 22, 2026, by Liam Williams of Irvine, California. Photos: 1. submitted on March 31, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 2. submitted on August 22, 2026, by Liam Williams of Irvine, California. 3. submitted on April 1, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 4. submitted on March 31, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 5. submitted on April 1, 2022. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
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