Location Name - Texas State Railroad - Palestine Depot
789 Park Road 70
Palestine 75801

County: Anderson
Region: North East
Location ID: 10002422

Website:
https://texasstaterailroad.net/about-us/ (Website)

Description:
"The Texas State Railroad is a historic 25 mi (40 km) railroad between Rusk and Palestine, Texas. Founded in 1883 by the state of Texas, built by inmates, to haul freight. regular service on the line was ended in 1921. The state leased the line to private companies until 1969 then turned it over to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in 1972. In 2007, the railroad was transferred to the Texas State Railroad Authority and is now privately operating as a scenic tourist line. It is currently operated on a limited, year-round schedule."

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