Rockdale I&GN Depot Museum
Saturday 10-4
Sunday 1-4
Rockdale I&GN Depot Museum
Connecting our Community since 1906!
Built in 1906 by the International & Great Northern railroad and restored in 2006.
Come step back in time with us!
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Introducing...
Our important fundraising initiative to improve access for ALL!
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Thank you to our Corporate Sponsors!
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Sidewalks connecting our property.
Covered wheelchair accessible deck up to our historic dining car.
Come visit us in person to see the vision yourself!
All donations welocme and appreciated!
Contact
rockdalehistoricalsociety@gmail.com for corporate sponsorship information.
Restored Rail Cars
​Explore Missouri Pacific Caboose #12263. Built in 1948 at the MoPac Sedalia shop and acquired by the Historical Society in the early 2000's. Restored and decorated with artifacts that might have been in daily use during its era.​
And don't miss our Missouri Pacific dining car, named the "Cheyenne Mountain". It is a beautifully restored dining/lounge car and is available for private events. Built in 1942 by the Budd Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was operated on the Colorado Eagle line - St. Louis to Denver.
Model Train Display
The centerpiece of the baggage room is an "N" scale model railroad. The setting is a rendition of the Rockdale TX 1920’s era downtown. The layout was originally constructed by local resident, Nolan Bland. Updates have been done by the Milam County Model Railroad Club.
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We also have an "O" gauge model train circuiting the room. AND a live steam style whistle which always seems to attract kids . . . . young and old!
Blacksmith Shop
We have a working replica of a blacksmith shop that would have been found in the area around the turn of the 20th century. Constructed with antique board and batten siding by members and volunteers in 2009.
We have periodic live demonstrations by a local blacksmith throughout the year. You can watch him work iron while learning about his craft. Our blacksmith shop is always a favorite attraction!
Get Involved!
There are many ways to support the depot
Your donations directly support our depot operations programming
Click for secure online donations through Zeffy
Volunteering makes a difference!
Have a skill and a little time?
Submit your volunteer application today!
Membership sustains our goal of bringing more events to the community!
Exclusive member benefits