Prior to 1886, this area served as farm and ranch land for a handful of settlers. During that year, the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad indicated a desire to build tracks through the vicinity and William Sachse (1820-1899) donated land for . . . — — Map (db m149083) HM
Union Pacific RR 25613, Class CA9, was built by the International Car Company of Kenton, Ohio in April 1967. This caboose provided a place for the conductors, switchmen, and brakemen to stay while the train was in transit. During the mid-1960s, . . . — — Map (db m149271) HM
William Sachse, a native of Prussia, arrived in nearby Collin County in 1845 as a Peters colonist. He became a successful businessman, rancher, and trader, and participated in several cattle drives to Kansas. His business successes over time . . . — — Map (db m149143) HM
