WILLS POINT DEPOT MUSEUM

WILLS POINT, TX

Old U.S. Post Office (Kaufman, Texas) Historic former 1936 U.S. Post Office in Kaufman, Texas.
Old U.S. Post Office (Kaufman, Texas) Credit: cmh2315fl

The Wills Point Depot Museum in Wills Point, Texas is a unique museum that celebrates the rich railroad history of the small town. Located in the restored Wills Point Depot, the museum is a great place for locals and visitors alike to experience the area's past.

The museum houses a variety of artifacts and displays, including a model railroad, a collection of railroad tools, and documents related to the railroad's history in the area. Visitors can also learn about the town's history, including the impact of the railroad on the development of the town. The museum also hosts a variety of educational programs and special events throughout the year.

The depot itself is a beautiful structure, with a distinctive design and period-authentic features. It was originally built in 1921 and served as the town's train station until it was closed in 1967. The depot was restored and reopened as a museum in the 1990s, and it now serves as a reminder of the important role that railroads have played in the development of the town.

The Wills Point Depot Museum is a great place to learn more about the town's history and the impact of the railroad. Whether you're a local or a visitor, this museum is a great way to experience the area's past and appreciate its importance to the town's development.

WILLS POINT DEPOT MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in WILLS POINT TX. US MID #8404800007

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

Old U.S. Post Office (Kaufman, Texas) Historic former 1936 U.S. Post Office in Kaufman, Texas.
Old U.S. Post Office (Kaufman, Texas) Historic former 1936 U.S. Post Office in Kaufman, Texas.
Kaufman County Confederate Monument (Kaufman, Texas) Historic Civil War Monument on the grounds of the Kaufman County Courthouse in Kaufman, Texas. The monument was dedicated on November 23, 1911.
Kaufman County Courthouse (Kaufman, Texas) 1956 Kaufman County Courthouse in Kaufman, Texas. The courthouse was constructed with buff brick, black marble, aluminum and glass in the Modern style. The 1911 Civil War monument is located in front of the courthouse.
Kaufman County Courthouse (Kaufman, Texas) 1956 Kaufman County Courthouse in Kaufman, Texas. The courthouse was constructed with buff brick, black marble, aluminum and glass in the Modern style.
Kaufman County Courthouse (Kaufman, Texas) 1956 Kaufman County Courthouse in Kaufman, Texas. The courthouse was constructed with buff brick, black marble, aluminum and glass in the Modern style. The 1911 Civil War monument is located in front of the courthouse.
Isaac Van Zandt and Frances Van Zandt Monument (Canton, Texas) Historic Isaac Van Zandt and Frances Van Zandt Monument on the grounds of the Van Zandt County courthouse in Canton, Texas. The monument contains a bas-relief sculpture of the County’s namesake and his wife. It was erected in 1938 as part of the 1936 Texas Centennial celebration. The monument was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017 as a contributing object to the Van Zandt County Courthouse listing (NRHP No. 100000698).
Van Zandt County Courthouse (Canton, Texas) Historic marker for the Van Zandt County Courthouse in Van Zandt, Texas. The plaque states: Built in 1937 with Public Works Administration funds, this is the sixth building to serve as the Van Zandt County Courthouse. According to local lore, the Commissioners Court decreed that a modern courthouse should be erected in order to provide jobs for men of the County during the Depression era. The stepped massed edifice with cast stone veneer walls features Art Deco and Art Moderne details and is noteworthy for its vertical emphasis and its association with the architectural firm of Voelcker and Dixon. The Wichita Falls and Houston-based firm designed several west Texas courthouses in this style. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1999
Van Zandt County Courthouse (Canton, Texas) Historic Van Zandt County Courthouse in Canton, Texas. The Art Deco style courthouse was constructed 1936-37 as a New Deal Public Works Administration (PWA) project. was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1999 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017 (NRHP No. 100000698).
Van Zandt County Courthouse (Canton, Texas) Historic Van Zandt County Courthouse in Canton, Texas. The Art Deco style courthouse was constructed 1936-37 as a New Deal Public Works Administration (PWA) project. was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1999 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017 (NRHP No. 100000698).
Van Zandt County Courthouse (Canton, Texas) Historic Van Zandt County Courthouse in Canton, Texas. The Art Deco style courthouse was constructed 1936-37 as a New Deal Public Works Administration (PWA) project. was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1999 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017 (NRHP No. 100000698).
Van Zandt County Courthouse (Canton, Texas) Historic Van Zandt County Courthouse in Canton, Texas. The Art Deco style courthouse was constructed 1936-37 as a New Deal Public Works Administration (PWA) project. was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1999 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017 (NRHP No. 100000698).

Contact WILLS POINT DEPOT MUSEUM

WILLS POINT DEPOT MUSEUM
210 W SOUTH COMMERCE ST
WILLS POINT
TX
75169

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MID # 8404800007
Name WILLS POINT DEPOT MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 32.707706, -96.009072
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 467
US Census Tract: 950500
US Census Block: 3000