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Texas and Pacific Railroad Station
Located in the
Prairies and Lakes
region, the town of Weatherford, Texas is in
Parker
county Texas.
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Weatherford’s population and economy improved during the late 1800’s due largely to the construction of three railroads. Handbills distributed throughout the city advertised the Barbecue and Ball celebration held in June 1880 in honor of the arrival of the first passenger train into Weatherford over the T and P Rail. Dignitaries of the Knights of Pythias arrived at this station in 1905 to view a possible site for the national Orphans and Widows Home. The mayor declared a citywide holiday and the arrivals were met with great fanfare by most of the townspeople. The station tower is a prominent feature of the once bustling building.
Address
Water and North Main
Weatherford, Texas
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