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Santa Fe Passenger Depot

Gainesville, Cooke County

Marker Text

By the end of the 19th Century Gainesville was established as one of the state's major rail centers. This depot was built about 1902 to handle the increased traffic on the Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe Railroad. The red brick structure contained a Harvey House Restaurant until 1931. Although railroad use declined after World War II, this depot stands as a reminder of Gainesville's importance in Texas' early economic growth. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1983

Marker Details

Address 605 E. California St.
Location Description Amtrak Station and Museum at Santa Fe Depot, E side of Depot Lane between Elm and California streets.
Marker # 4580
Dedicated 1983
Size, Type RTHL medallion and plate
Code railroad depots; railroads; design and construction; restaurants
Latitude, Longitude 33.624984, -97.140797

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