The Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe Railroad bought land to establish Krum as a depot town. In 1886, Krum became a part of Denton County as a business townsite built on the 200 acres of land purchased from L.L & Gabrilla Finley. Alongside the railroad tracks, a depot was established, serving as the terminal for loading and unloading passengers or goods. The depot was initially a box car that was around 12’x16′ in size, and in 1887, the depot was built larger to become a section house. This 18’x90′