Fort Bliss in El Paso County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Quarters 236 Sheridan
Photographed By Kevin W., April 13, 2016
1. Quarters 236 Sheridan Marker
These quarters served as temporary housing for Lieutenant George S. Patton, Jr. in 1915 when he arrived to join the 8th Cavalry Regiment. Patton lived here a short time with two other officers; one of whom employed a cook. Patton then deployed to the Regiment’s border mission at Sierra Blanca, Texas where he served several months on border patrol duty during the Mexican Revolution. He was joined there by his wife Beatrice, and together they moved into permanent quarters at 222 Sheridan on Ft. Bliss.Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.
Location. 31° 48.614′ N, 106° 26.254′ W. Marker is in Fort Bliss, Texas, in El Paso County. Marker is on Sheridan Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 236 Sheridan Road, Fort Bliss TX 79916, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Initial Construction Period (within shouting distance of this marker); Joshua Micah Mills (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historical Building 241 - The Guardhouse, 1893 (about 500 feet away); First Expansion Period
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Photographed By Kevin W., April 13, 2016
2. Quarters 236 Sheridan Marker
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