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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM159J_first-baptist-church-of-el-paso_El-Paso-TX.html
The first meeting of Baptists in El Paso was held on August 26, 1882, at the home of Maj. and Mrs. W.F. Fewel, under the leadership of the Rev. George Baines, Jr. One week later he directed the formation of this congregation, which was chartered w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM159I_old-b-nai-zion-synagogue_El-Paso-TX.html
Congregation B'Nai Zion was chartered in 1900, and the 35 members initially met in private homes or rented space. This building, the first Jewish synagogue in El Paso, was completed in 1912. The structure features an unusual combination of classic…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM159G_burges-house_El-Paso-TX.html
Prominent El Paso attorney Richard Fenner Burges (1873-1945) had this house built in 1912 by local contractor J.E. Morgan. It was altered in 1927 according to plans of architect Otto H. Thorman, resulting in its current appearance featuring classi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPDT_southwestern-general-hospital_El-Paso-TX.html
In the late 1800s medical treatment of Tuberculosis called for isolation of the patient and complete rest. After the turn of the century research showed that bacteria responsible for the transmission of the communicable disease could be destroyed …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPDR_bien-venido_El-Paso-TX.html
El Paso has always been a transportation, agricultural, industrial and international crossroads. With a well balanced economy, built upon a strong spiritual, cultural, governmental and educational foundation. Sunny days, crystal clear nights and m…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPDQ_texas-western-college-the-peace-grove_El-Paso-TX.html
Texas Western CollegeIn 1913 the Texas Legislature authorized the establishment of the School of Mines and Metallurgy as a branch of the University of Texas at El Paso. The name of this great co-educational, cultural and economic asset was changed…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPDP_the-city-of-el-paso-ciudad-juarez-mexico_El-Paso-TX.html
Before you standsThe City of El Pasoin the valley of the Rio Grandeand across isCiudad Juarez, MexicoTo the far right is the river's southern exitthrough the famed Pass of the North from whichEl Paso takes its name.This is historic ground. Here pr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPDO_mount-cristo-rey-the-gadsden-purchase-el-paso-smelting-works_El-Paso-TX.html
Mount Cristo ReyHigh above the point where the states of Texas, New Mexico and Chihuahua intersect stands an impressive monument at the summit of Sierra de Cristo Rey, portraying Christ on the cross. The dream of the small parish of San Jose Del R…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPCR_the-chamizal-settlement_El-Paso-TX.html
A change in the course of the Rio Grande in the 1860s in the vicinity of El Paso - Ciudad Juarez transferred less than one square mile from the south side of the river to the north side, yet it resulted in an international land dispute as tough an…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPCQ_the-rio-grande-irrigation-project_El-Paso-TX.html
To the southeast is the El Paso - Juarez Valley.
Here, and in the adjoining valley north of the pass, agricultural production of cotton and other crops is among the highest on the continent. This is a tribute to the stalwart men who put to thei…