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Men drinking from
hot artesian spring in Marlin, circa 1920
Old postcard |
History
in a Pecan Shell
The 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. |
| | 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 |
The
Falls County Courthouse
- next page
Marlin historic downtown
has many antique sources, and 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 |
Marlin, Texas Tourist Information
Marlin
Chamber of Commerce - 254-883-2171
245 Coleman St.
Website: www.marlintexas.com
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