Located five miles south of town on the Post Road lies what remains of old Fort Pena Colorado, built in 1879 to protect area residents from Indian raids.
Marathon, TX Historic FortsFew other historic hotels offer a more unique experience of days gone by than The Gage Hotel in Marathon, Texas. The restored West Texas hotel of the 1920
Marathon, TX Historic HotelsThe Great Marathon Basin is a widely known geologic area noted for extensive surface outcroppings of varied rocks and minerals, popular with professional geologists and amateur rockhounds. A 191.2
Marathon, TX Natural AttractionsOldest community in present boundaries of Texas, now part of the city of El Paso, was established in 1681 by refugees from a ...
Learn all about Texas and Southwestern history, including the background of the cattle industry and the individuals who began...
At historic San Solomon Springs, facilities include motel with meeting room, camping and trailer sites, rest rooms with hot s...
Just 10 miles east of the city is Sandhills Park. Overnight camping and off-road vehicles are welcome. ...