Where the night sky still spills with stars, the Blas Payne House offers the easy rhythm of a 100‑year‑old adobe brought thoughtfully into the present. Inside, you’ll find a renovated, spacious kitchen, a cozy living room with Dish TV, two bedrooms—one with a queen, the other with two twins—a bathroom with a slate‑tile shower, and in‑house laundry. Outside, a west‑side patio sets the stage for sunset toasts and stargazing, and a large yard planted with wildflowers, roses, and cactus frames the desert light; the house sits within walking distance of downtown Marathon and a short hop to Post Park.
Steeped in West Texas history, the Blas Payne is among the oldest homes in Marathon, restored with care to retain its adobe character. Its namesake builder was celebrated as “the best cowboy in West Texas,” and his family—Black Seminole Indians who served as Buffalo Soldiers—counts a Medal of Honor–winning Army bugler among its ancestors. Offered in honor of Opal Lee, this stay pairs heritage with purpose: your winning bid supports the Tarrant County Democratic Party’s 2025 efforts.
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