Former Station Site of Spiderweb Railroad
The agricultural boom that marked the early development of this area was due in large part to the San Benito & Rio Grande Valley Railroad. Begun in 1912 by Missouri native Sam A. Robertson (1867-1938), it was called the Spiderweb Railroad because of its intricate network of lines and spurs. The railroad built a station here in 1926 as the hub of a community and citrus production center planned by the Progreso Development Co. Through early valley shipping centers such as Progreso, local produce was first transported to markets nationwide. (1982)
26.0905° N, 97.9582° W
Where to Find It
former train depot, east side of FM 1015 (Business), NE of intersection with Johnny Vela St.
Nearby Markers
- 0.1 mi N Progreso Progreso
- 1.6 mi SE Don Florencio Saenz Homestead Progreso Lakes
- 1.6 mi SE St. Joseph's Church Progreso Lakes
- 2.5 mi E Military Highway of the Lower Rio Grande Valley Mercedes
- 2.5 mi E Relampago Ranch Mercedes
- 3.5 mi W Balli Cemetery Donna vicinity