Marco, Texas, McCulloch County. (original) (raw)

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.

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