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Region: Big Bend Country
Marathon's name was suggested by sea captain who said the area reminded him of Marathon, Greece. Once a cattle and mining shipment center in its heyday, today the town on U.S....
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City: Marathon Region: Big Bend Country
100,000 acres devoted to management study of native wildlife. Visitors welcome, though formal...
Widely known geologic area noted for extensive surface outcroppings of varied rocks and...
Restored West Texas hotel of the 1920s, original pine floors and woodwork; utilitarian rooms...
Located 5 miles south of town on the Post Road lies what remains of old Fort Pena Colorado,...