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History in
a Pecan Shell
Once
a stop on the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad, not much is known
about Marco. From its first reported population of 20 in 1939, it
was down to ten residents by the mid 1960s and it was off the map
by 1987. |
McCulloch
County 1920s Map showing the railroad
Courtesy Texas General Land Office |
Our thanks to
Mr. Johnson for suggesting the McCulloch County towns of West
Sweden, Whiteland and Marco
for inclusion in Texas Escapes.
Texas Escapes, in its purpose to preserve
historic, endangered and vanishing Texas, asks that anyone wishing
to share their local history, stories, landmarks and recent or vintage
photos, please contact
us.
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