General-
Named for the Colorado River waterfalls over marble outcroppings. Hunting, fishing and
camping activities are popular here. Native game fish abound in lakes and streams. Fall
and winter hunting seasons offer plentiful white-tailed deer, wild turkey and excellent
wing shooting of migratory and native game birds.
Granite Mountain-
Huge dome of high quality pink and red granite,
prized worldwide. Quarrying began in the 1880's for construction of the
Texas Capitol. Unending flow of the superb material has continued ever
since, yet bulk of the dome has hardly been diminished. View from roadside
picnic area on R.M. 1431 just north of town; visitors not admitted to
quarry area.
Scenic Drives-
R.M. 1431 offers breathtaking scenery both
northwest and southeast over winding curves and hills, with frequent
glimpses of
Highland Lakes.
Spring scenes are exceptionally beautiful.
Both R.M. 2147 (not shown on most maps) along
western shore of
Lake Marble Falls, and Texas 71 through the
Hill Country
are routes to be remembered.
Local Businesses-
Marble
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