Marathon
N 30° 12.379 W 103° 13.722
13R E 670496 N 3342973
The state historic marker for Marathon, TX along the US 90/385 east of Marathon
Waymark Code: WMV0H3
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 02/02/2017
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This state historic marker is located east of Marathon at a roadside pullout on the US 90/385
Marker Number: 3201
Marker Text:
Fort Peña Colorado, the last active fort in this area, on the old Comanche Trail, about 4 miles to the southwest was established in 1879.
Marathon was founded in 1881. Named by an old sea captain, A.E. Shepard, for the Plain of Marathon, in Greece, of which the hills here reminded him.
Cradle of West Texas cattle industry. Among the first noted ranchers here were Mayer M. Halff and brother, owners of the famous Circle Dot brand. ⊙
Original gateway to the Big Bend National Park. (1965)
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