San Antonio & Mexican Gulf Railroad
N 28° 36.932 W 096° 37.599
14R E 732050 N 3167693
The state historical marker with San Antonio and Mexican Gulf Railroad at the former Southern Pacific depot in Port Lavaca
Waymark Code: WM161DD
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/12/2022
Views: 2
The state historical marker is located in front of the Southern Pacific depot, which in 2022 is being extensively renovated, at 110 N. Virginia St. in downtown Port Lavaca
Marker Number: 4518
Marker Text:
Chartered in 1850, the San Antonio & Mexican Gulf Railroad was one of the first railroads in Texas. San Antonio investors hoped it would open trade from the Gulf. As the line was built westward from Port Lavaca, wagons loaded with goods met the train on the open prairie. In 1863 Confederates destroyed the track to keep it out of Union hands. In the 1870s the line was associated with Charles Morgan's steamship company. Southern Pacific bought the railroad in 1884. Until the 1930s weekend excursions were offered to Port Lavaca beaches.
(1979)
plaque on back:
Erected by Calhoun County Historical Commission - 1979
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