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drinking from hot artesian spring in Marlin, circa 1920
Old postcard
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Marlin
History in a Pecan ShellThe
town was named after early settler John Marlin, the County after the falls of
the Brazos River. County was originally part of Milam and Limestone.
A hot artesian spring was struck by accident in 1893 and the town became
known for its curative waters. This was the era of health awareness (people became
aware of how little they had) and what better excuse was there for leaving home,
than "taking the cure" in Marlin? Even today you can drink from a fountain from
that era, right next to the Chamber of Commerce Office. You can soak your feet
too, and they've thoughtfully provided a separate facility for that purpose. Water
has a tendancy to purge and locals have timed it's effects at 43 minutes. Marlin
Landmarks / Attractions: |
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| | The
Falls Hotel, Conrad
Hilton's Eighth
"I guess you know the history of this famous old
hotel in Marlin. It had a tunnel going to a bathhouse across the street. The bathhouse
is gone and the tunnel has been blocked off.
During the depression I
stood on the sidewalk just to the left of the entrance way shelter and watched
a "human fly" scale the wall. I don't know how high he climbed because I couldn't
stand to watch the full ascent. I believe the only thing he received from his
daring act was the net proceeds from a passed hat. I heard that he told someone
when it was all over that the biggest danger he faced was starving to death."
- George Lester, May 18, 2004 | | |
| | Palace
Theater &
Palace Café
The
Movies in 1930s Marlin :
A memoir by George Lester
Hamburgers
at the Café were a nickel or a dime - depending on who was eating them.
more
Left top - Fall Hotel today.
Photo courtesy George Lester, 5-2004
Left middle - Fall Hotel
Old post card, TE archive
Left bottom
- Palace Theatre ,
TE photo 2003 |
Marlin historic
downtown has many antique sources
Falls on the Brazos Park has canoeing,
camping and fishing ( Any Marlins caught must be released).
Brick Collectors
can find Marlin Bricks at downtown antique stores.
The
Falls County Historical Museum
Hour: Mondays and Fridays 1-4 P.M.
Phone: 245-883-910.
Falls
County is also home to Rosebud
and Spunky
Flat. |
Blue
Ridge Baptist Church in SE Marlin
Photo courtesy Barclay
Gibson, August 2005 |
St.
Paul's United Church Of Christ north of Marlin
Photo courtesy Michael Baxter,
2007 |
| Photo
courtesy Larry W. Johnson |
Marlin, Texas Tourist Information
Marlin
Chamber of Commerce - 254-883-2171
245 Coleman St.
Website: www.marlintexas.com
Texas
Escapes, in its purpose to preserve historic, endangered and vanishing
Texas, asks that anyone wishing to share their local history, stories, and vintage/historic
photos of their town, please contact
us.
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