Central Marfa Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Central Marfa Historic District, at Roughly bounded by Washington, Dallas, Dean, Russell, Austin and Abbott Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 18, 2022. The Register lists it for its town planning, architecture, ethnic heritage-hispanic and art, at the national level. The district takes in 164 historic buildings. The listing covers 58.6 acres.
Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 15 minutes
Roughly bounded by Washington, Dallas, Dean, Russell, Austin and Abbott Sts., Marfa · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Central Marfa Historic DistrictStart here
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Presidio County CourthouseSecond Empire · Built 1886 · 0.3 mi on - 3
El Paisano HotelU Plan · Built 1930 · 0.2 mi on
3 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Central Marfa Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Central Marfa Historic District
Is Central Marfa Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Apr 18, 2022 (Register number 100007597).
Is Central Marfa Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Texas has 42 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Fort Davis National Historic Site, 21 miles away.
Can you visit Central Marfa Historic District?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.