Presidio County
N 30° 18.619 W 104° 00.330
13R E 595619 N 3353590
One of two historic markers in this pull-out east of Marfa
Waymark Code: WMTYC0
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/23/2017
Views: 3
A 1936 Centennial pink granite block county marker stands in this roadside pull out about a half mile east of Marfa along the US 67/90.
Marker Number: 4116
Marker Text:
Formed from Bexar County
Created January 3, 1850
Organized March 13, 1875
So named for the early "Fortress garrisoned by soldiers."
Erected for the protection of the Big Bend missions.
County seat
Fort Davis, 1875
Marfa, since 1885
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