Dickinson Railroad Center

Built in 1902 by architect George B. Stowe to replace the prior building after it burned down, the Galveston Houston & Henderson (GH&H) rail depot served Dickinson through the 19th & 20th centuries. The architecture is unique of the GH&H line featuring a cupola and decorative touches giving the building a more grand design.

The building was later saved and moved by the Weed N’ Wish Garden Club as a preservation effort. Today it serves travelers in a new fashion as one of the few preserved train stations in Galveston County.

EXHIBIT INFORMATION

The museum tells the story of Dickinson, TX. which is composed of pioneers, immigrants, agriculture, good times & bad times.

Traveling exhibits will be displayed periodically throughout the year.

 

MUSEUM FEATURES

  • Welcome Center
  • Dickinson Historical Society
  • 1902 GH&H Dickinson Depot
  • 1896 GH&H League City Depot
  • Dickinson Seed Store
  • Community & Banquet Room
  • Monarch Butterfly Waystation
  • Museum Gift Shop
  • Educational Courtyard
  • Rail Service Equipment
  • Keep Dickinson Beautiful
TOUR INFORMATION

DICKINSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Over 20 years ago, the Dickinson Historical Society was founded as a 501(C)3 organization. It’s first project was an ambitious one — to restore both the Dickinson and the League City train depots. The restored GH&H depots now comprise the Historic Railroad Center in Dickinson. The past two decades, this center has been a recognizable symbol of Dickinson and an example of what can be accomplished when civic groups, private citizens, and local governments work together.

 
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