The first try at a railroad: a charter, and no track
The first attempts to link Tyler by rail with other parts of the state came in 1854, when the Dallas and Tyler Railroad received a state charter.
The charter expired and no tracks were built.
Sources
- National Register Multiple Property Documentation Form: Historic and Architectural Resources of Tyler, Texas (Diane E. Williams, 2000; THC Atlas)atlas.thc.texas.gov
The first attempts to create a railroad linking Tyler with other parts of the state were undertaken in 1854 when the Dallas and Tyler Railroad received a state charter
Checked October 15, 2026. How the cards are filed