Quanah Acme & Pacific Depot aka “Roaring Springs Depot”

Under the leadership of Samuel Lazarus (1855-1926), the Quanah, Acme & Pacific Railroad contributed much to Motley County's economic development. One of the townsites along the line, Roaring Springs was platted in 1912, one year before the tracks reached this point. This brick mission revival style depot was completed within a year, and handled passenger and freight traffic until 1971. Roaring Springs' oldest structure, it was purchased by the city in 1972.

Even after the railroad abandoned the line, community groups used it as a meeting place and a depository for town and school memorabilia. However, the now vacant building needs repairs to keep out the weather that is causing damage to the interior. The Friends of Roaring Springs Depot are raising funds and want to see their depot used again.

UPDATE: The Depot has been stabilized and acts as a museum and visitors center for the town of Roaring Springs.

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LOCATION: Roaring Springs (Motley County)

DESIGNATION: RTHL

CONDITION: Saved

RESOURCE TYPE: Depot

YEAR LISTED: 2006