Santa Fe Railway in Scurry County

Santa Fe Railway in Scurry County (HM1O28)

Location: Snyder, TX 79549 Scurry County
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N 32° 42.975', W 100° 55.084'

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In 1909, when rail service was vital to economic growth, Scurry County had one line (the Roscoe, Snyder & Pacific) but lacked connections to distant markets. Local residents backed C. W. Post of Garza County who gave $50,000 to attract the Santa Fe Railway, which was then planning a route between Lubbock and Coleman. By the end of 1911, the Santa Fe had completed its track across Scurry County and erected depots for passenger and freight traffic in the towns of Dermott, Hermleigh, Pyron, and Snyder. The Santa Fe contributed much to the commercial and agricultural development of the county in the early years, and hauled many tons of equipment for the oil industry in later years.
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HM NumberHM1O28
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Marker Number4582
Year Placed1999
Placed ByTexas Historical Commission
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Monday, September 21st, 2015 at 5:01pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)14S E 320236 N 3621457
Decimal Degrees32.71625000, -100.91806667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 32° 42.975', W 100° 55.084'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds32° 42' 58.5" N, 100° 55' 5.04" W
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Area Code(s)325
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling West
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 1801-1899 26th St, Snyder TX 79549, US
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