Marfa is a city in the high desert of the Trans-Pecos in far West
Texas, located between the Davis Mountains and Big Bend National Park. It is
the county seat of Presidio County, and its population as of the 2010 United
States Census was 1,981. The city was founded in the early 1880s as a railroad
stop; the population increased during World War II, but the growth stalled and
reversed somewhat during the late 20th century. Today, Marfa is a tourist
destination and a major center for Minimalist art. Attractions include Building
98, the Chinati Foundation, artisan shops, historical architecture, a classic
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