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PRESIDIO
COUNTY, TEXAS
30°
0' 0" N, 104° 13' 48" W (30, -104.23) |
Presidio County
History
(1936 Texas
Centennial Marker)
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)
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Presidio
County Town List
Cities, Towns &
Ghost Towns: History, attractions, landmarks, architecture, monuments,
museums, cemeteries, bridges, parks, vintage & contemporary images,
area destinations, hotels,
and forum.
County Seat - Marfa
Area Hotels - Alpine
Hotels | Van
Horn Hotels | More
Hotels |
Presidio
County Vintage Maps
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From
1907 Texas state map #2090 showing Presidio
County
Courtesy Texas General Land Office |
From
1920 Texas state map #10749
showing Presidio County
Courtesy Texas General Land Office |
From
1940 Texas state map #4335 showing Presidio County
Courtesy Texas General Land Office |
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