Details for Old Brookeland Depot

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5405007592

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Marker Number 7592
Atlas Number 5405007592
Marker Title Old Brookeland Depot
Index Entry Brookeland Depot
Address
City San Augustine
County San Augustine
UTM Zone
UTM Easting
UTM Northing
Subject Codes railroad; railroads depots
Marker Year 1966
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Yes
Marker Location private property - no access
Private Property Yes
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size Medallion & Plate
Marker Text Formerly on Great Northern Railway, organized 1898 by John Henry Kirby, a leading Texas lumberman. Named for the Brooke family, donors of depot site. In 1960, when Sam Rayburn Dam was built, G. N. Railway (part of Santa Fe system) was relocated. This 1914 depot-- once center of community life-- became surplus. Moved 40 miles, it has had unique features preserved in conversion to farm house by Mr. and Mrs. Ray H. Horton. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966
ATLAS_NUM=5405007592

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