Rockdale in Milam County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
International & Great Northern Railroad Passenger Depot
Photographed By Jim Evans, June 8, 2014
1. International & Great Northern Railroad Passenger Depot Marker
Inscription.
International and Great Northern Railroad Passenger Depot. . Three rail lines largely contributed to Rockdale's early commercial development, and of the three, the International and 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.
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. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Railroads in Rockdale (a few steps from
2. The view of the Marker at the entrance to the depot
Photographed By Jim Evans, June 8, 2014
3. International & Great Northern Railroad Passenger Depot
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
Photographed By Jim Evans, June 8, 2014
6. International & Great Northern Railroad Passenger Car and Caboose
Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2014, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 676 times since then and 51 times this year. Last updated on June 15, 2014, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. Photos:1. submitted on June 14, 2014, by Jim Evans of Houston, 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. submitted on June 14, 2014, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.