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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LHW_old-county-jail_San-Elizario-TX.html
This structure was built about 1850 of adobe bricks (sundried mud and reeds) and cottonwood logs around steel cell blocks. It served as official county jail 1850-66 and 1868-73, when San Elizario was the first and then third El Paso County seat. I…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPMN_the-first-thanksgiving_San-Elizario-TX.html
Late in November 1597 a colonizing expedition headed by Don Juan de O?ate left Santa Barbara in northern Chihuahua headed for what is now New Mexico. Four hundred men led the way, 130 of whom had wives and children. There were several priests, 83 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPFT_san-elizario-chapel_San-Elizario-TX.html
Named for the 13th-century French patron of the military, St. Elzear, Capilla de San Elzeario was established as part of the Spanish military garrison of Presidio de San Elzeario (also Elceario, later Elizario) when it was moved to this site in 17…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPFR_san-elizario-memorial-plaza_San-Elizario-TX.html
Dedicated in Memory of the Founding Families and WarVeterans of San Elizario
Dedicated on November 11, 1998
County JudgeCharles W. "Chuck" Mattox
County CommissionersComm. Pct 1 Charles C. Hooten · Comm. Pct. 2 Carlos Aguilar, III …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPFQ_san-elizario_San-Elizario-TX.html
San Elizario was established in 1789 on the former site of Hacienda de Los Tiburcios as a Spanish Colonial Fort known as the Presidio of San Elceario. The Presidio was moved from its former location (approx. 37 mi.s) in response to requests from s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPFP_juan-de-ornate-expedition-1598_San-Elizario-TX.html
Spanish interest in the territory known as New Mexico increased during the 1580s and 1590s. Although reports of mining and missionary possibilities were significant, King Phillip II of Spain was also concerned about new world explorations of rival…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPFO_espejo-beltran-expedition-1582-1583_San-Elizario-TX.html
Following the Rodriquez-Chamuscado expedition of 1581 there was increased interest in the area now known as New Mexico and Texas. There was also concern for the safety of Fray Rodriquez and Fray Lopez, who had stayed in the area. In 1582 A Francis…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPFN_rodriquez-chamuscado-expedition-1581_San-Elizario-TX.html
Inspired by Indian stories of settlements in present New Mexico and authorized by the Spanish viceroy, Fray Agustin Rodriquez, a Franciscan Priest, led a missionary expedition to the area. Accompanied by Fray Juan De Santa Maria, Fray Francisco Lo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPFA_salt-war_San-Elizario-TX.html
The Salt War rose from political conflicts in the El Paso County and from the controversies over control of the salt lakes east of El Paso that for centuries had been a free source of salt for local residents. In 1877 Charles Howard, a former coun…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPF7_the-camino-real_San-Elizario-TX.html
For more than 200 years the Camino Real, or Royal Road, was the major route for transporting commercial goods from Mexico City and Chihuahua to Santa Fe and Taos. First traveled by Juan de O?ate during his 1598 expedition to New Mexico, the Camino…