The brainchild of Fulton Mayor Jimmy Kendrick, his vision
of providing alternate transportation within the community
proved successful when trams were used during the town’s
famous Oysterfest celebration. This four day event held the
first weekend in March plays host to over 40,000 attendees each year and utilizing trams to shuttle people to and
from Oysterfest was a resounding hit! With a very limited
budget Mayor Kendrick began pulling the research together
for bringing a trolley to Fulton. His vision became a reality
with the purchase of “Miss Alene”.
The Town of Fulton has deep roots in early Texas history.
Founded in 1866 the town was named after George W. Fulton, who arrived on a flatboat with 60 other men during the
war for independence between Texas and Mexico. He was a
surveyor, engineer, businessman and inventor who developed
the area into a growing concern. He designed and built his
dream home, which he named Oakhurst (Fulton Mansion).
The house featured up-to-date conveniences, such as indoor
plumbing, central gas lighting and heating. This was quite a
progressive feat in Texas in 1877 and the Fulton Mansion Historic Site is on the trolley route.
The Town of Fulton to this day continues
as a growing concern and under the town’s
leadership continues George Fulton’s progressive approach to development. There
are many historic and interesting spots in
Fulton you’ll discover while touring on the
trolley. Places you might not see otherwise.
Riding in air conditioned comfort on this
vintage style trolley to and fro is like being
on a sightseeing tour – at no charge!
Where does she travel? Her route is everywhere in Fulton you’d want to. All the “hot
spots” are included in the trolley’s route and
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