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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM225G_hot-mineral-water_Marlin-TX.html
A well drilled on this site in 1892, in an effort to secure a public water supply, produced 48,000 gallons of hot mineral water daily from an artesian deposit underlying the area. At first believed unfit for human use, analysis proved the water po…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LEG_indian-battlefield_Marlin-TX.html
At this site, near the pioneer home of George Morgan, a battle took place, January 16, 1839, between settlers in this region and Indians under Chief Jose Maria in which the colonists were defeated. A treaty with these Indians made soon after br…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LEE_judge-albert-g-and-harriet-elizabeth-grimes-perry_Marlin-TX.html
Tennessee native Albert G. Perry (1807-1874) began the study of law at age sixteen in his brother's Alabama law office. He became a successful attorney, but in 1831 left for Texas, settling in Washington, where he opened a law office. The followin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LB5_falls-of-the-brazos-river_Marlin-TX.html
When Anglo-Americans began to settle in Texas, the falls of the Brazos were located 2 miles southwest of here. At that time, the water fell about 10 feet over a rocky ledge. The falls served the Indians and early settlers as a trail landmark, meet…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LB4_site-of-bucksnort_Marlin-TX.html
This area was first settled in 1837 by members of the Marlin and Menefee families. The settlement grew steadily, and for a time was known as Jarett Menefee's Supply Station. By the 1840s the village boasted a school, general store, blacksmith shop…
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