Terrell in Kaufman County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Texas Midland Railroad
Photographed By Rheba Bybee, September 3, 2016
1. Texas Midland Railroad Marker
Inscription.
Texas Midland Railroad. . 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.
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. Marker 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.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2016, by Rheba Bybee of Seagoville, Texas. This page has been viewed 409 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 9, 2016, by Rheba Bybee of Seagoville, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
