Marfa was founded in the early 1880s as a railroad water stop, and grew quickly through the 1920s. The town derives its name from the wife of a railroad executive, who reportedly suggested the name “Marfa” after reading the name in the Fyodor Dostoevsky novel The Brothers Karamazov.
Added to my list of places I need to spend a week wandering around in…
Source: Wikipedia
Marfa, Texas
Marfa is an fascinating little town in the middle of the Chihuahuan Desert. It’s a 7 hour drive from Austin and a 3 hour drive to El Paso. In the 70’s, artist Donald Judd bought up buildings and hangers to permanently install his art. Today old banks and grocery stores house his once functional studios and Marfa is home to many artists and galleries. The town is both eerie and beautiful. If you’re looking for some inspiration and a little adventure I recommend a road trip to Marfa.
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