Presidio County
1/2 miles E. of Marfa on US 67/90, Marfa, TX, USA
Texas, USA
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EST. 1850
EST. 1850
1850
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION at Presidio County.
The Texas Historical Commission Atlas records this marker as in situ at the listed location. It remains part of the state marker inventory; the placement description and coordinates in this row follow the current official Atlas record and should be field-verified before publication.
About Presidio County
Presidio County was created from Bexar County in 1850 and organized in 1875, taking its name from the Spanish word for a fortified garrison. Spanish presidios were established in the region to protect missions in the Big Bend area. Fort Davis served as the original county seat from 1875 before Marfa took over that role in 1885.
HISTORY HAPPENED HERE at Presidio County
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. (1936) Source: https://atlas.thc.texas.gov/Details/5377004116
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