Two Early Railroads
(Crossing, 400 yards east) The Marshall & East Texas Railroad, chartered 1908 was part of a line built 1882. Operated a passenger train nicknamed the "Misery & Eternal Torment," and ran a logging train until 1917. The Port Bolivar & Iron Ore Line was founded 1911 to haul ore from Upshur County to the Texas Coast, but never built farther than Longview, 30 miles south. It ceased operations in 1929. The history of these lines is that of many "special interest" railroads. They thrived during the early days of Texas industry, but today have been abandoned or incorporated into larger lines. (1968)
32.6908° N, 94.7505° W
The Texas Historical Commission lists this marker as missing. The inscription above is from its records.
Where to Find It
US 259, near FM 3245. Marker reported missing Sep. 1997. Map dot approximate.
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