The Sad Monkey Railroad
Located in Palo Duro Canyon State Park, the Sad Monkey Railroad served as a tourist attraction for the many travelers to the park for more than 40 years. In 1953, J.H.
What awaits
Legend. The state marker at this site records the story as local legend rather than established fact; the wording below is the marker’s own.
Sources: Texas Historical Commission — Official Texas Historical Markers, Texas Historical Commission — Official Texas Historical Markers — programme.
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Everything before the scream
Directions & parking
Neblett Park. Marker faces 6th Ave. near NW corner of 16th St. and 6th Ave., Canyon, TX
Open directions →Warnings & accessibility
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Weather & policies
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