El Paso
Largest U.S. city on the Mexican border. Named for the mountain pass. Historic gateway for Indians, priests, gold-seekers, traders, stages. Federal troops occupied this area longer than any other in Texas during the Civil War. Agricultural, industrial and military center. Texas Western College, Spanish missions. (1964)
31.9826° N, 106.5845° W
Where to Find It
(rest stop) grounds of Anthony Tourist Bureau, I-10 East, Anthony
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi SW Texas Anthony
- <0.1 mi NE Discover Texas, Land of Contrast Anthony
- 4.5 mi S Bailey Cemetery Canutillo
- 5.1 mi S Doniphan Expedition El Paso
- 8 mi S The Camino Real El Paso
- 9 mi SE Fusselman Canyon El Paso