Marker Number |
4575 |
Atlas Number |
5281004575 |
Marker Title |
Santa Fe Depot, 1904 |
Index Entry |
Santa Fe Depot, 1904 |
Address |
201 S. Live Oak St. |
City |
Lampasas |
County |
Lampasas |
UTM Zone |
14 |
UTM Easting |
578362 |
UTM Northing |
3437304 |
Subject Codes |
railroad depots; railroads; transportation |
Marker Year |
1966 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
Marker Location |
NE corner S. Live Oak and E. 2nd streets. Markers face E. 2nd Street. |
Private Property |
No |
Marker Condition |
In Situ |
Marker Size |
RTHL medallion and plate |
Marker Text |
1904. Early-day center for news and social life. Replaced mule car from old depot to city square. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966 Supplemental plate: Santa Fe syndicate (builder of this depot) operated the Mule-Drawn Streetcar - 1880's to turn of century. The syndicate was bringing guests to park hotel, near Mineral Springs in Hancock Park. Syndicate ads all over the U.S. promoted Lampasas as "Saratoga of the South". (1968) |