Abilene & Southern Depot

Morgan Jones (1840-1926), a Welsh-born railroad builder, and his nephews Morgan C. (1876-1964) and Percy Jones (1885-1951) built the Abilene and Southern Rail Line in 1909 between Abilene and Ballinger. This stone structure was finished soon after the first train arrived, Sept. 9, 1909. The design, with octagonal twin towers, was unusual for depots of that era. The railroad did a flourishing passenger and freight business. Passenger service ended in 1941 and freight service in 1966. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1978

Abilene & Southern Depot is a historical marker in Ballinger, Runnels County, dedicated in 1978. It is one of 49 historical markers documented in Runnels County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 60 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 31.7361, -99.9452 near Ballinger. The nearest cataloged historic site is Noyes, Charles H. (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Ballinger, Runnels County Courthouse, and Lynn - Hathaway Building.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507014601. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.