Ballinger in Runnels County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Abilene & Southern Depot
Photographed By Duane Hall, July 13, 2016
1. Abilene & Southern Depot Marker
Inscription.
Abilene and Southern Depot. . Morgan Jones (1840-1926), a Welsh-born railroad builder, and his nephews Morgan C. (1876-1964) and Percy Jones (1885-1951) built the Abilene and Southern Rail Line in 1909 between Abilene and Ballinger. This stone structure was finished soon after the first train arrived, Sept. 9, 1909. The design, with octagonal twin towers, was unusual for depots of that era. The railroad did a flourishing passenger and freight business. Passenger service ended in 1941 and freight service in 1966. ,
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1978. . This historical marker was erected in 1978 by Texas Historical Commission. It is in Ballinger in Runnels County Texas
Morgan Jones (1840-1926), a Welsh-born railroad builder, and his nephews Morgan C. (1876-1964) and Percy Jones (1885-1951) built the Abilene & Southern Rail Line in 1909 between Abilene and Ballinger. This stone structure was finished soon after the first train arrived, Sept. 9, 1909. The design, with octagonal twin towers, was unusual for depots of that era. The railroad did a flourishing passenger and freight business. Passenger service ended in 1941 and freight service in 1966.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1978
Erected 1978 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 14601.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is September 9, 1909.
Location. 31° 44.167′ N, 99° 56.712′ W. Marker is in Ballinger, Texas, in Runnels County. Marker is on S. 7th Street (U.S. 83) south of Sealy Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ballinger TX 76821, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
Also see . . . Abilene and Southern Railway. From the Texas State Historical Association’s “Handbook of Texas Online”. (Submitted on July 17, 2016.)
Photographed By Duane Hall, July 13, 2016
2. Abilene & Southern Depot
View to northeast from S. 7th St
Photographed By Duane Hall, July 13, 2016
3. Abilene & Southern Depot
Southwest and southeast elevations of building
Photographed By Duane Hall, July 13, 2016
4. View to Northwest Along S. 7th Street (US 83) Towards Downtown Ballinger
Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 481 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 17, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.