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

Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe Railroad Depot

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, May 2, 2012

1. Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe Railroad Depot Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The 1920s oil boom brought increased business to this railroad town, and a new depot was built here in 1928. The structure exhibits elements of the Prairie School, Mission, and Tudor styles of architecture. Prominent features include bracketed overhangs, stepped parapets, and cast stone window surrounds. One of the last brick depots built on the company's western lines, it was last used for passenger service in 1971. It became City Hall in 1985.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 1988

Erected 1988 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 228.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.

Location. 35° 20.477′ N, 101° 22.665′ W. Marker is in Panhandle, Texas, in Carson County. Marker is on South Main Street south of 1st Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 South Main Street, Panhandle TX 79068, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers

Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe Railroad Depot image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, May 2, 2012

2. Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe Railroad Depot

Marker is just to the right of the flag pole.

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are within walking distance of this marker. Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Depot (here, next to this marker); Panhandle (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Texan Hotel (about 700 feet away); The John F. Weatherlys (approx. 0.2 miles away); Quanah Parker Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away); Oldest Bank in the Texas Panhandle (approx. 0.2 miles away); Panhandle "Herald" (approx. ¼ mile away); Callaghan Memorial Library (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Panhandle.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 444 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 1, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.