Mark In Texas History: Frankston Railroad Depot still stands as historic landmark
The Frankston Depot was built in 1906 for a railroad that connected local farmers with distant markets and provided passenger service from 1903 to 1964.
Published: Aug. 6, 2021 at 2:35 PM CDT|Updated: Aug. 7, 2021 at 4:23 PM CDT
FRANKSTON, Texas (KLTV) - This frame depot was built in 1906 for a railroad that connected local farmers with distant markets and provided passenger service from 1903 to 1964. The Texas & New Orleans railroad is credited for the creation of the town of Frankston.
The depot was restored in 1976 as a museum. It received its historical designation in 1977.
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In 1984, library material was moved in and the building became the Frankston library in 1985. Today it holds approximately 14-thousand materials.
The library and historical marker are located at 159 West Railroad Street in Frankston. The library is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
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