West Central El Paso in El Paso County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

The University of Texas at El Paso

Photographed by James Hulse, July 22, 2024

1. The University of Texas at El Paso Marker

Inscription. The University of Texas at El Paso traces its history to April 16, 1913, when the Texas Legislature approved the creation of a State School of Mines and Metallurgy. The board of regents of the University of Texas formally established the school one year later. The citizens of El Paso donated land east of Fort Bliss for the school. The site included buildings of the former El Paso Military Institute.

Following a fire in October 1916, the college was moved to this location. By the end of 1918 five buildings had been completed in an architectural style imitating that of the Himalayan country of Bhutan.

Designated a branch of the University of Texas in 1919, the College of Mines and Metallurgy added liberal arts courses and by 1931 offered a bachelor of arts degree. Further expansions led to a master of arts degree program in 1940 and a doctoral degree program in 1974.

The name was changed to Texas Western College in 1949, and to the University of Texas at El Paso in 1967. The institution's campus, with its mountain setting and distinctive architecture, is unique among the state's colleges.

Dr. W.H. Timmons Fund, El Paso Community Foundation

Erected 1989 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5445.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is April 16, 1913.

Location. 31° 46.266′ N, 106° 30.314′ W. Marker is in El Paso, Texas, in El Paso County. It is in West Central El Paso. It is on Kerbey Avenue. The marker is located on the campus of the University of Texas at El Paso at the Psychology Building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 471 Kerbey Ave, El Paso TX 79902, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Texas’ Trans-Pecos & Big Bend Region.

It is also

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in the American Southwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Old Main (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sunset Heights (approx. half a mile away); Early El Paso Water Systems (approx. half a mile away); Fort Bliss Officers' Quarters (approx. 0.6 miles away); Wallace Apartments (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Woman's Club of El Paso (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named The Woman's Club of El Paso (approx. 0.7 miles away); The First Kindergarten in Texas (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in El Paso.

Also see . . . University of Texas at El Paso. Wikipedia

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a public research university in El Paso, Texas. It is a member of the University of Texas System. UTEP is the second-largest university in the United
Photographed by James Hulse, July 22, 2024

2. The University of Texas at El Paso Marker
States to have a majority Mexican American student population (about 80%) after the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".

(Submitted on July 28, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Photographed by James Hulse, July 22, 2024

3. The University of Texas at El Paso Marker

Building in the Himalayan style at the University of Texas at El Paso image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 22, 2024

4. Building in the Himalayan style at the University of Texas at El Paso

Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 297 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 28, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.