Motley County Railroad

Pioneer carrier for cattle and farm goods. Chartered June 20, 1913 by 92 people of Motley and nearby counties. One man is said to have invested $50,000. Matador Land & Cattle Company also provided bonus funds. Original directors were J. C. Burleson, A. B. Echols, J. N. Gaines, T. E. Leckie, I. E. Martin, R. P. Moore, J. D. Morriss, J. E. Russell, and A. C. Traweek. Trains used cattle sweepers, as 8-mile track ran through unfenced ranches. Line joined Quanah, Acme & Pacific tracks near Roaring Springs. The Motley County Railroad ceased to operate in 1936. (1970)

Motley County Railroad is a historical marker in Matador, Motley County, dedicated in 1970. It is one of 13 historical markers documented in Motley County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 16 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 34.0157, -100.8131 near Matador. The nearest cataloged historic site is East Mound Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include Motley County Courthouse, Motley County Jail, and Traweek House.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5345005382. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.