Gatesville,TX
Chamber
of
Commerce
Growing Business. Building Community.
2307 TX-36 BUS
Gatesville, TX 76528
254-865-2617
History of The Cotton Belt Depot and Chamber of Commerce
In 1883, announcement was made of the completion of the Cotton Belt Route from Cairo, Illinois to Gatesville, Texas--"End of the Line" By 1910, When the present depot was built, the route had been extended from Gatesville, Texas to St. Louis , Missouri.
In its earlier days, the depot was the hub of commerce for Gatesville and Coryell County as part of the railroad's Cotton Belt Route. By 1972, however, the fading need for a railroad resulted in the closing of the depot.
Ten years later, interested residents and businesses became involved in a town project to restore the building and to make it the offices for the Gatesville Chamber of Commerce. By the time the depot restoration was completed in December, 1983, approximately 500 individuals and many businesses had contributed time, money or materials.
The restoration of this classic depot has been rewarding to the entire community and to many others who have personal memories of its early years in the town's history.
It is our desire that this buckle, as well as the restored structure, "Will serve,...as a reminder of our link to the past."
-Donald & Jo Cox 1986
More history of the Cotton Belt R.R Depot can be found under the history tab.
Business of the Month
October 2024 Member of the Month!
"A unique gem where quality customer service is not forgotten or lost."
These ladies are as sweet as their baked goods. 🥰 I dropped by to try their lunch special of grilled cheese and from scratch tomato soup. I was not disappointed. Even grabbed 2 chocolate chip cookies for good measure. They were delicious-even cold- before they offered to warm them up for me. So happy we have a nice little place in town with friendly people serving great food. Will definitely be back!
Market Days
Market Days are held March- November on the 2nd Saturday of each month. If you are a vendor interested in participating in market days, you can sign up here or come by in person.
Annual Vendor fee is $225 or you may pay monthly.
Special Events will be in between are subject to pricing by Board vote.
You will be notified of Special Events 5 days before public release.
Special Events will be first come, first serve whether you are a Chamber Member or it is Public.
$25 fee for non-Chamber members for a 10X10 space
No cost for Chamber members for a 10X10 space
All participants will be charged an additional $25 per added 10X10 spaces.