MARFA, TEXAS

THE HISTORY OF MARFA, TEXAS

• The city was founded in the 1880s as a railroad stop.
• Named after a story character, Marfa Stroganoff.
• Town rapidly grew during the 1920s
• The Marfa army field was a training facility during World War II
• The said field closed in 1945.

ECONOMIC INDUSTRIES

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

• Many directors have filmed in Marfa
• Marfa mystery lights, recorded since 1880s

REASONS WHY SOMEONE WOULD LIVE THERE

• The employment rate is high
• The per capita income is $18,733

WOULD YOU VISIT HERE?

• I would, because it's a very small place, and everybody knows everybody.
• There are lots of fun attractions, and interesting artifacts; there's lots to do.
• The town seems very authentic and rich with knowledge, which is interesting.