Texas Historical Marker

First School House

Marathon · Brewster County · placed 1965 · Recorded Texas Historic Landmark

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Brewster County, Texas

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Oldest school building in Brewster County. Built in 1888. Used for all public meetings and all elections.

Restored in 1928 by ladies of Marathon Study Club. Is known as the Club House. Recored Texas Historic Landmark, 1965.

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