Marfa
Mystery lights - art colonization saved from ghost status
State: Texas
County: Presidio County
Founded: 1883
Marfa was dying until Donald Judd brought minimalist art. Now it's a hip art destination—but the Marfa Lights remain unexplained. Glowing orbs have appeared since the 1880s; the viewing platform draws thousands. Near-ghost town became art colony phenomenon.
Quick Facts
- Mysterious lights since 1883—still unexplained
- Donald Judd's art saved it from ghost status
- Prada Marfa is fake store art installation
- From near-ghost to art world famous
Location
Address: Presidio County, Texas
Coordinates: 30.3092, -104.0211