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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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPF4_los-portales_San-Elizario-TX.html
Local farmer, rancher, and landowner Gregorio Nacenseno Garcia constructed this building as his family residence about 1855. Built in the territorial style, it features milled wood detailing. Because of its distinctive inset gallery (portals), it …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPF3_san-elizario_San-Elizario-TX.html
Site of the Presidio de Nuestra Se?ora Del Pil?r y Glorioso Se?or San Jos? established by Don Domingo Jironza Petr?z de Cruzate in 1683 near Misi?n de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe in present Ciudad Ju?rez, M?xico. Located on this site in 1773 and r…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPF1_salt-war_San-Elizario-TX.html
Resentment, over private control of the salt lakes in the region, often called Guadalupe Lakes, in 1877 led to the El Paso Salt War which entailed the loss of many lives and much property.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPF0_rio-vista-farm_Socorro-TX.html
English Translation:El Paso County's second poor farm, known as the El Paso Poor Farm, was established here in 1915. John O'Shea, a wealthy farmer and businessman whose farm was nearby, assumed operation of the farm. His wife, Agnes O'Shea, was in…