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

International & Great Northern Railroad Passenger Depot

Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, February 8, 2026

1. International & Great Northern Railroad Passenger Depot Marker

Inscription. Three rail lines largely contributed to Rockdale's early commercial development, and of the three, the International & Great Northern (I&GN) made the biggest impact. This former I&GN passenger depot opened in 1906. It survived various changes to the rail company, including its transition to the Missouri Pacific line in 1956. After years of declining rail use by passengers, the last passenger train left the depot on September 21, 1970, and the building served as storage for many years. Restored at the turn of the 21st century, the depot is eclectic in design with elements of Italianate, Queen Anne and Prairie styles of architecture. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2005

Erected 2005 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13466.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1873.

Location. 30° 39.274′ N, 97° 0.062′ W. Marker is in Rockdale, Texas, in Milam County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (County Route 908) and West Milam Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 North Main Street, Rockdale TX 76567, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Railroads in Rockdale (a few steps from this marker); Site of Mundine Hotel (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Old City Cemetery (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Sessions Perry (about 700 feet away); First Christian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Kay Theater (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Baptist Church of Rockdale (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jewish Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rockdale.

Regarding International & Great Northern Railroad Passenger Depot. This station is in the National Register of Historic Places

Also see . . . Rockdale International & Great Northern Railroad Depot & Heritage Museum. (Submitted on June 14, 2014.)

The view of the Marker at the entrance to the depot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, November 12, 2022

2. The view of the Marker at the entrance to the depot

International & Great Northern Railroad Passenger Depot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jim Evans, June 8, 2014

3. International & Great Northern Railroad Passenger Depot

Inside view of the International & Great Northern Railroad Passenger Depot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, November 12, 2022

4. Inside view of the International & Great Northern Railroad Passenger Depot

Photographed by Jim Evans, June 8, 2014

5. International & Great Northern Railroad Passenger Depot Marker

International & Great Northern Railroad Passenger Car and Caboose image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jim Evans, June 8, 2014

6. International & Great Northern Railroad Passenger Car and Caboose

Photographed by Jim Evans, June 8, 2014

7. International & Great Northern Railroad Passenger Depot Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2014, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,202 times since then and 44 times this year. Last updated on June 15, 2014, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on March 4, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2. submitted on November 17, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 3. submitted on June 14, 2014, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. 4. submitted on November 17, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 5, 6, 7. submitted on June 14, 2014, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.