Historical Marker
Presidio County
Historical marker location:
Marfa, Texas
( 1/2 miles E. of Marfa on US 67/90)
Marker installed: 1936
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).