Old Railroad Depot
Built 1906 by Wichita Valley Railroad Company when laying tracks into Haskell; originally located on Depot Street, this building saw service during era when large shipments of cotton, cattle, grain came through area. At train time, citizens would flock to depot to see travelers and hear news and gossip. After W. V. Railroad stopped passenger service (1951), depot was made into a museum (1963); still contains original furniture. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1968.
33.1400° N, 99.7364° W
Where to Find It
S of Haskell, E side of Business US 277, between CR 410 and CR 412
Nearby Markers
- 1.2 mi N Haskell County Haskell
- 1.5 mi N J. U. Fields Home Haskell
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- 13.9 mi S First Baptist Church Stamford
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