The MKT Depot

The MKT Depot (Katy, Texas)
The MKT Depot
General information
Other namesMKT Railroad Museum
Location5615 First Street
Katy, Texas 77493
United States
Coordinates29°47′11″N 95°49′19″W / 29.78630°N 95.82196°W / 29.78630; -95.82196 (The MKT Depot)
Owned byCity of Katy
Operated byKaty Heritage Society
Transit authorityRailroad Commission of Texas
Line(s)Missouri Kansas Texas Railroad
Construction
Structure typeat-grade
Architectural styleAmerican Foursquare
Other information
WebsiteMKT Railroad Depot & Park
History
Opened1 January 1894 (1894-01-01)
Opening1898
Closed1 January 1957 (1957-01-01)
Location
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The MKT Depot or MKT Railroad Depot is a steam locomotive depot located in Katy, Texas. The Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad services commenced railway operations in 1894 and diminished the rail transport service by 1957 for the connection junction at Katy, Texas.

In 2005, the MKT Railroad Museum was relocated to the first street address in Katy, Texas.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ "The MKT Depot". HMDB.org. The Historical Marker Database.
  • Rylander, Roberta Wright. "Katy, TX". Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association.
  • Hofsommer, Donovan L. "Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad". Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association.
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