Terrell in Kaufman County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Texas Midland Railroad

Photographed by James Hulse, July 12, 2026

1. Texas Midland Railroad Marker

Inscription. A northeast line of the Houston and Texas Central Railroad was built through this area in 1882. In 1892 it was purchased by Mrs. Hetty Green and later reorganized as the Texas Midland Railroad. Under the innovative leadership of her son Edward H. R. Green, it was instrumental in the early economic development of area communities, especially Terrell, where maintenance facilities were located. Later part of the Southern Pacific System, the line was operated until 1958. This railroad car, found at Sand Lake, is typical of business cars used on the line.

Erected 1982 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8558.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.

Location. 32° 44.386′ N, 96° 17.834′ W. Marker is in Terrell, Texas, in Kaufman County. It is on Lions Club Lane 0.1 miles north of West Moore Avenue (U.S. 80), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Lions Club Lane, Terrell TX 75160, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in

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the Prairies & Lakes Region

and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area.

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: The Terrell Rail Car (a few steps from this marker); Kaufman County Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Terrell Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away); Nike Hercules Missile (about 500 feet away); Women Who Have Served and Sacrificed (about 600 feet away); Prisoners of War – Missing in Action Flag Pole (about 600 feet away); Fallen But Not Forgotten (about 600 feet away); Frank Reaugh (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Terrell.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 12, 2026

2. Texas Midland Railroad Marker

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Photographed by Rheba Bybee, September 3, 2016

3. Texas Midland Railroad

Photographed by Rheba Bybee, September 3, 2016

4. Texas Midland Railroad

Photographed by Rheba Bybee, September 3, 2016

5. Texas Midland Railroad Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2016, by Rheba Bybee of Seagoville, Texas. This page has been viewed 838 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 14, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 9, 2016, by Rheba Bybee of Seagoville, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.