I have seen some amazing historical houses for sale at low prices in Marlin Texas. What is the reason? Is it a crack town or what?
2007-07-15 20:44:49 · 2 answers · asked by johnnycam 3 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Other - United States
Marlin was a thriving metropolis at one time but doesn't get the tourist trade that it used to. Property values are really depressed and there are many older historical properties from the time of prosperity.
Marlins History in a Pecan Shell
The town was named after early settler John Marlin, the County after the falls of the Brazos River. County was originally part of Milam and Limestone.
A hot artesian spring was struck by accident in 1893 and the town became known for its curative waters. This was the era of health awareness (people became aware of how little they had) and what better excuse was there for leaving home, than "taking the cure" in Marlin? Even today you can drink from a fountain from that era, right next to the Chamber of Commerce Office. You can soak your feet too, and they've thoughtfully provided a separate facility for that purpose. Water has a tendency to purge and locals have timed it's effects at 43 minutes.
Hope that answers your question.
2007-07-16 00:54:05 · answer #1 · answered by Traveler 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. it's just that it's a town with a small population of about 7000 i think. besides, it's not like a nice location or anything so they can't afford to sell houses at a high price.
2007-07-16 03:56:44 · answer #2 · answered by Summer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋