The name Old Rail Station celebrates Duncanville’s rich heritage, while incorporating the iconic railroad tracks with a community-inspired gathering spot that resonate with residents.
Located at 202 W Center St, in the heart of Downtown Duncanville district, Old Rail Station is a mix of dining, recreation, arts & culture, and family entertainment. It will also include food trucks, a coffee cafe, pickleball courts, fitness classes, and specialty office tenants.
Old Rail Station at Center St consists of 12,400 square feet of rentable building area plus four (4) pickleball courts, covered patios and anchored by our premiere social venue called, The Junction.
The origin of Duncanville can be traced as far back as 1840s, with the community's beginning as a small settlement.
It was not until some forty years later, with the construction of the Chicago, Texas and Mexican Central Railroad connecting Dallas and Cleburne that Duncanville began to emerge as a town.
In the spring of 1881, the Chicago, Texas & Mexican Central Railroad was completed, connecting Dallas with Cleburne. In the summer of that same year, Charles P. Nance, the community's first postmaster, stepped off the train into a field of sunflowers at a place known as Duncan Switch.
In October 1881, the U.S. Postal Service gave Nance authorization to create a post office, and he called it "Duncanville."
The growth and development of Duncanville occurred along the railroad tracks. In 1883, a large two-room depot was constructed immediately adjacent to the railroad tracks. Over time, businesses began emerging along the east side of the tracks. The first businesses to be established were the cotton gin, two general stores, and a doctor's office.
