Snyder in Scurry County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Santa Fe Railway in Scurry County
Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 16, 2015
1. Santa Fe Railway in Scurry County Marker
In 1909, when rail service was vital to economic growth, Scurry County had one line (the Roscoe, Snyder & Pacific) but lacked connections to distant markets. Local residents backed C. W. Post of Garza County who gave $50,000 to attract the Santa Fe Railway, which was then planning a route between Lubbock and Coleman. By the end of 1911, the Santa Fe had completed its track across Scurry County and erected depots for passenger and freight traffic in the towns of Dermott, Hermleigh, Pyron, and Snyder. The Santa Fe contributed much to the commercial and agricultural development of the county in the early years, and hauled many tons of equipment for the oil industry in later years.
Erected 1999 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4582.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.
Location. 32° 42.975′ N, 100° 55.084′ W. Marker is in Snyder, Texas, in Scurry County. Marker is at the intersection of 26th Street and College Avenue (Texas Highway 350), on the right when traveling west on
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Press in Snyder (a few steps from this marker); Scurry County's Canyon Reef Oil Field (within shouting distance of this marker); County's First Law Men (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of The MacKenzie Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Scurry County Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Store of William Henry "Pete" Snyder (within shouting distance of this marker); Company G (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Sanitarium of Alonzo Orrin Scarborough (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Snyder.
More about this marker. Marker originally erected in 1976. 1999 marker has changed and added text.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 12, 2017
2. Santa Fe Railway in Scurry County Marker
Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 16, 2015
3. View of marker looking across 26th Street at Ritz Theatre
Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 16, 2015
4. Scurry County Courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on December 11, 2017. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 383 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 21, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 2. submitted on December 4, 2017, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 3, 4. submitted on September 21, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
