Quarters 213, Chaparral House

Quarters 213, Chaparral House (HM1RXO)

Location: El Paso, TX 79906 El Paso County
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Country: United States of America
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N 31° 48.3', W 106° 26.232'

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These quarters are named in honor of both the Chaparral bird (or "Roadrunner"), native to the desert southwest, and the Chaparral Air Defense Missile System. This weapon is a highly mobile, heat-seeking short range missile, effective against all types of aircraft and helicopters. Initially fielded in 1969, the Chaparral Missile system served in the active component of Air Defense Artillery until 1994. "Chaparral House" now a serves as a distinguished visitors quarters.
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HM NumberHM1RXO
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Date Added Wednesday, April 27th, 2016 at 9:01pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)13R E 363955 N 3519721
Decimal Degrees31.80500000, -106.43720000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 31° 48.3', W 106° 26.232'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds31° 48' 18" N, 106° 26' 13.92" W
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Area Code(s)915
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 220 Sheridan Rd, El Paso TX 79906, US
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