Near Marfa in Presidio County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Presidio County
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 22, 2012
1. Presidio County Marker
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
Marfa, since 1885
Erected 1936 by Texas Highway Department. (Marker Number 4116.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 3, 1875.
Location. 30° 18.62′ N, 104° 0.333′ W. Marker is near Marfa, Texas, in Presidio County. Marker is on U.S. 67, 0.8 miles east of Highland Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marfa TX 79843, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Presidio (here, next to this marker); Marfa Stockyards (approx. 0.3 miles away); Humphris-Humphreys House (approx. 0.9 miles away); El Paisano Hotel (approx. one mile away); Presidio County Courthouse (approx. one mile away); St. Paul's Episcopal Church (approx.
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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 22, 2012
2. Presidio County Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 22, 2012
3. Presidio County Marker (on the right)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 17, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 508 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 4, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
