Falls County
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Marker Text: Created Jan. 28, 1850, from Limestone and Milam counties . Organized Aug. 5, 1850 named for falls on Brazos river which flows through the center of the county.
White colonization in the area pre-dates the Texas revolution but colonists fled on news of Santa Anna's assault, 1836. John Marlin for whom county seat was named. Returned and settled near present city. Growth was steady near present city. Growth was steady and the first railroad reached the county in 1870.
A center for farming , manufacturing and dairying. Curative artesian water gives Marlin recognition as a health spa. (1936) (1965)
White colonization in the area pre-dates the Texas revolution but colonists fled on news of Santa Anna's assault, 1836. John Marlin for whom county seat was named. Returned and settled near present city. Growth was steady near present city. Growth was steady and the first railroad reached the county in 1870.
A center for farming , manufacturing and dairying. Curative artesian water gives Marlin recognition as a health spa. (1936) (1965)
Marker No: 1562
Pink Granite 1936 Centennial County Marker
Geographic: 31.248779,-96.847336
Location: From Marlin, take SH 6 about 4.5 miles south