[Texas Historical Commission Marker: First Texas Interurban]
Description:
Photograph of the Texas Historical Commission marker for First Texas Interurban in Grayson County, Texas. Text: Electric railways (trolleys) provided convenient travel between many Texas cities for more than forty years. The first interurban line was established in Grayson County, connecting the cities of Sherman and Denison. Founded in 1900 by Fred Fitch and John P. Crerar, the Denison and Sherman Railway began operations on May 1, 1901, with a single 10.5-mile track.
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Date:
2011-12/2012-03
Creator:
West, Carolyn Effie
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Partner:
Private Collection of Carolyn West