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Frankston Railroad Depot

Frankston, Anderson County

Marker Text

In 1900 the Texas & New Orleans Railroad, now part of the Southern Pacific line, platted the town of Frankston. The station was first called Frankport and the post office Ayres. Both were renamed Frankston in 1902 for Miss Frankie Miller, who gave land for a city park. In 1906 this frame depot was built. The railroad connected local farmers with distant markets and provided passenger service from 1903 to 1964. The depot was restored in 1976 as a museum. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1977

Marker Details

Address 159 W. Railroad St.
Location Description SH 155, Frankston
Marker # 8756
Dedicated 1977
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code railroad depots; railroads
Latitude, Longitude 32.049852, -95.506316

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