The MKT Depot

The Missouri Kansas Texas Railroad Company, the Katy Railroad, was a driving force for many settlers coming to Texas. The MKT was operating through Katy by 1894, serving as a water stop for steam engines of the era. The depot was constructed in 1898, and passenger service continued until 1957. It remained a Katy landmark in its original location until 1979, when it was moved to Katy City Park. That year, the Katy Heritage Society was formed to preserve and operate the building. In 2005, the City of Katy moved the depot and caboose to their current location.

Katy, Texas · United States