International & Great Northern Railroad Passenger Depot

Three rail lines largely contributed to Rockdale's early commercial development, and of the three, the International & Great Northern (I&GN) made the biggest impact. This former I&GN passenger depot opened in 1906. It survived various changes to the rail company, including its transition to the Missouri Pacific line in 1956. After years of declining rail use by passengers, the last passenger train left the depot on September 21, 1970, and the building served as storage for many years. Restored at the turn of the 21st century, the depot is eclectic in design with elements of Italianate, Queen Anne and Prairie styles of architecture. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2005

International & Great Northern Railroad Passenger Depot is a historical marker in Rockdale, Milam County, dedicated in 2005. It is one of 88 historical markers documented in Milam County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 151 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 30.6546, -97.0011 near Rockdale. The nearest cataloged historic site is Railroads in Rockdale (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Site of Mundine Hotel, City of Rockdale, and George Sessions Perry.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507013466. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.