Marfa and Presidio County Museum Marfa, Texas

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 538
Marfa, TX 79843

Street Address

Highway 90
Marfa, TX 79843

Phone: 915-729-4140

Related Links

www.ohwy.com/tx/p/prcomuma.htm

History

Students in Lee Bennett's,Marfa history teacher , class began collecting items which were located in Presidio County courthouse. In 1980, a museum board acquired the old "Yler" house and volunteers began putting together exhibits and staffing the museum. In 1997, the museum opened in its new location, the historic John Humpries home.

Artifacts Collections

Approximately 2050 photographic negatives and prints from the Frank Duncan collection; local items consisting of early natives, railroad, military, and mining development.

Library

Library is open to general public, scholars and students. No appointment necessary
Appointment required: False

Facilities

The facility is wheel-chair accessible.

Programs

Work with teachers in the gifited and talented area.

Staff

Sargie Evans, Volunteer museum assistant
Phone: 915-729-4225


Museum Type

General
History
Historic House


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