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

Pershing House

Quarters 228

Photographed by Kevin W., April 13, 2016

1. Pershing House Marker

Inscription. These quarters are named for General of the Armies John J. Pershing (1860-1948), who occupied this residence from 1914-1917. General Pershing arrived in El Paso in 1914 to assume command of the El Paso Military District. From his base at Fort Bliss, he led the famous "Punitive Expedition" in Mexico in pursuit of Pancho Villa from March 1916 - February 1917. He was then selected by President Wilson to command the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) in France during the First World War. He later served with distinction as the Army Chief of Staff from 1921 until his retirement in 1924. "Pershing House" now serves as the home of the Deputy Commanding General, United States Army Air Defense Artillery Center, Fort Bliss.

Erected by Fort Bliss.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, Mexican-American • War, World I. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1917.

Location. 31° 48.502′ N, 106° 26.263′ W. Marker is in Fort Bliss, Texas, in El Paso County. It is at the intersection of Sheridan Road and Ruhlen Road, on the left when traveling north on Sheridan Road.

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Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 228 Sheridan Rd, El Paso TX 79906, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

It is also 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: Colonel George Ruhlen (within shouting distance of this marker); Robertson House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); William Wallace Smith Bliss Monument (about 600 feet away); Quarters 236 Sheridan (about 700 feet away); Initial Construction Period (about 800 feet away); Interim Period, 1910 - 1912 (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Expansion Period (approx. 0.2 miles away); Polk House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Bliss.

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Photographed by Kevin W., April 13, 2016

2. Pershing House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 572 times since then and 110 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 21, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.