MARATHON MUSEUM SOCIETY

MARATHON, TX

Site of the former Target between Marathon and Alpine The foundation used to support a shed that someone affixed a Target logo to. It has since ben demolished, but the foundation still stands. See <a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/target-marathon" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.atlasobscura.com/places/target-marathon</a>
Site of the former Target between Marathon and Alpine Credit: Lars Plougmann

The Marathon Museum Society is a non-profit organization located in the town of Marathon in Brewster County, Texas. The society is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history and culture of the region, specifically focusing on the Big Bend area.

The museum, which is run by the society, features exhibits showcasing the area's rich history, including artifacts and displays from the early days of settlement to modern times. Visitors can learn about the region's Native American heritage, the arrival of Spanish explorers, and the development of ranching and mining industries.

In addition to the museum, the society hosts various educational events and programs throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and guided tours of the area's historical sites. The society also works to preserve historic buildings and landmarks in the town of Marathon.

The Marathon Museum Society is staffed by volunteers and funded through donations and grants. Its mission is to ensure that the history and culture of the region are preserved for future generations to appreciate and learn from.

MARATHON MUSEUM SOCIETY is a Uncategorized or General Museum in MARATHON TX. US MID #8404801460

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

Site of the former Target between Marathon and Alpine The foundation used to support a shed that someone affixed a Target logo to. It has since ben demolished, but the foundation still stands. See <a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/target-marathon" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.atlasobscura.com/places/target-marathon</a>
My little mule
Every time you walk by
$1.23 per gallon, if you can get it
Wi-fi hot-spot
Sunset behind the grocery
Gage Hotel, Marathon, Texas
Target, Marathon, Texas It is sad to hear that this iconic roadside attraction has been demolished. It was located between Alpine and Marathon, Texas and was a popular stop for travelers visiting Big Bend National Park.
Hello world
Sunset in Marathon
Family portrait with stone lion
Gage Hotel, Marathon, Texas

Contact MARATHON MUSEUM SOCIETY

MARATHON MUSEUM SOCIETY
PO BOX 65
MARATHON
TX
79842

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MID # 8404801460
Name MARATHON MUSEUM SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 751574352
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201304
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 30.206992, -103.248109
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 043
US Census Tract: 950500
US Census Block: 2945