Did you know?

In 1910 Pittsburg, you wouldn't hop in your car or catch a plane to go on summer vacation. Railway travel was the norm and Pittsburg was lucky enough to have two rail stations in town.

Check out this advertisement that ran in the July 29, 1910 issue of the Pittsburg Gazette. The Cotton Belt was actually the second railroad to reach Pittsburg in 1880.

The first was East Line and Red River in 1877, which is better known today as Kansas City Southern.

The Cotton Belt Depot is located at 200 W. Marshall, now the home of the Depot Museum. The Cotton Belt line passenger service ended in 1946.