Round Rock Depot Records 1881-1928

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Round Rock Depot Records 1881-1928

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Letterpresses, business documents,and a ledger comprise the Round Rock Depot Records, 1881-1928, relating to theoperation of the Round Rock Railroad Depot.

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Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

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Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

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International-Great Northern Railroad Company

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Missouri Pacific Railway Company

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Round Rock Depot

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In 1876, the first railroad was introduced in Round Rock, Texas, resulting in the relocation of the town’s primary business district. This event rose from the incorporation of the International and Great Northern Railway Company (I. & G. N.), which intended to construct railway access across Texas. In 1876, the I. & G. N. offered daily service between Round Rock and Georgetown; however, during the 20th century the depot was used less as railway use dropped throughout the sta...