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Former Gulf, Texas & Western Railroad Depot

Jacksboro, Jack County

Marker Text

Erected 1910, of stone from nearby quarry; Risley Brothers, contractors. A facility of Jacksboro's second railroad, built by local effort, with backing from New York bankers, R. C. Megargel & Company. Recorded Texas Historical Landmark, 1968. Incise in base: Marker given by Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Hull

Marker Details

Address 302 S. Main
Location Description
Marker # 1947
Dedicated 1968
Size, Type 14" x 9"
Code railroad depots; railroads
Latitude, Longitude 33.214222, -98.160486

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