Marlin in Falls County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Marlin

Photographed By Brian Anderson, August 27, 2022

1. Marlin Marker

Inscription. In 1851, one year after Falls County was created, the town of Marlin was designated county seat. Formerly known as Adams, it was renamed for area pioneer John Marlin. The first courthouse was a log structure which also served as a school and community gathering place. A post office was established in 1851, the city was incorporated in 1867, and railroad service began in the 1870s. The discovery of hot mineral water wells in 1892 caused an economic boom. Spas, hotels, and hospitals were built, and Marlin was a noted health resort for the next fifty years.

Erected 1990 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3221.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.

Location. 31° 18.453′ N, 96° 53.888′ W. Marker is in Marlin, Texas, in Falls County. Marker is at the intersection of Fortune Street and Ward Street, on the right when traveling west on Fortune Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Fortune Street, Marlin TX 76661, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Falls County Courthouse (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Falls County World War II Memorial (about 400 feet away); Allen House (about 500 feet away);

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Early Hilton Hotel (about 700 feet away); Hot Mineral Water (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Baptist Church of Marlin (approx. ¼ mile away); The First Presbyterian Church of Marlin (approx. ¼ mile away); First United Methodist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marlin.

Also see . . . Marlin, TX - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on October 22, 2022, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)

Photographed By Brian Anderson, August 27, 2022

2. Marlin Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2022, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 157 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 22, 2022, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.