Bryan in Brazos County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The CW&BV and I&GN Railroads in Bryan
Photographed By Brian Anderson, July 1, 2018
1. The CW&BV and I&GN Railroads in Bryan Marker
Inscription.
The CW&BV and I&GN Railroads in Bryan. . Bryan was platted on land granted to the Houston and Texas Central Railroad in 1859. In 1900, a second railroad, the Calvert, Waco and Brazos Valley (CW and BV) was built through Bryan by George Gould. The CW and BV built a depot here in 1900; besides train activities, the depot hosted social events until it was razed in 1990. In 1901, when tracks were extended to Waco, the CW and BV merged with the International and Great Northern Railroad (I and GN). The trains helped Bryan become a center of commerce as the railroads were used to ship goods, particularly cotton, to larger markets for sale. Passengers also used the trains for travel. Railroad use declined after World War II, though resurgences occurred in the 1970s and 1990s.
Bryan was platted on land granted to the Houston & Texas Central Railroad in 1859. In 1900, a second railroad, the Calvert, Waco & Brazos Valley (CW & BV) was built through Bryan by George Gould. The CW & BV built a depot here in 1900; besides train activities, the depot hosted social events until it was razed in 1990. In 1901, when tracks were extended to Waco, the CW & BV merged with the International & Great Northern Railroad (I & GN). The trains helped Bryan become a center of commerce as the railroads were used to ship goods, particularly cotton, to larger markets for sale. Passengers also used the trains for travel. Railroad use declined after World War II, though resurgences occurred in the 1970s and 1990s.
Erected 2009 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 15825.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 30° 40.3′ N, 96° 22.431′ W. Marker is in Bryan, Texas, in Brazos County. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street and West 28th Street, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street. Marker is located in Gloria Stephan Sale Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 315 South Main Street, Bryan TX 77803, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within
Credits. This page was last revised on July 4, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 386 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 3, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
