Southern Pacific Depot (1996)

Completed and occupied on August 1, 1927, this depot was designed by Southern Pacific Railroad architect Leonard B. McCoy, and built by Ward Construction of El Paso. The depot was part of a major railroad expansion into South Texas. Edinburg felt a positive economic impact when the railroad began shipping citrus and vegetables and serving passengers' needs. Passenger service ceased in 1952, although freight service continued until 1982. The train depot is a fine example of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture. Features include double entries, tile detailing and built-in benches. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1996

Southern Pacific Depot is a historical marker in Edinburg, Hidalgo County, dedicated in 1996. It is one of 138 historical markers documented in Hidalgo County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 236 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 26.3028, -98.1682 near Edinburg. The nearest cataloged historic site is Edinburg Junior College Auditorium (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, W. L. Lipscomb, and Hidalgo County.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5215004987. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.