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

Patton House

Photographed by Kevin W., April 13, 2016

1. Patton House Marker

Inscription. These quarters are dedicated to Gen George Smith Patton, Jr. (1885-1945). LT and Mrs. Patton lived here in 1916-17, when he was Commandant of the Horseshoeing School and then Aide-de-Camp to General John J. Pershing during the Punitive Expedition. He was a distinguished tank commander in World War I. During World War II, he was Commanding General of 3rd Army in its sweep across Europe and invasion of Germany. Gen Patton was fatally injured in a car accident shortly after the allied victory in World War II.

Erected by Fort Bliss.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, World I • War, World II • Wars, Non-US.

Location. 31° 48.417′ N, 106° 26.258′ W. Marker is in Fort Bliss, Texas, in El Paso County. It is on Sheridan Road 0.1 miles north of Adair Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 222 Sheridan Rd, El Paso TX 79906, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Trans-Pecos.

It is also in the American Borderlands

and in the Southwest.

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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: Lemnitzer House (within shouting distance of this marker); William Wallace Smith Bliss Monument (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Polk House (about 400 feet away); Pershing House (about 500 feet away); Abrams House (about 600 feet away); Colonel George Ruhlen (about 600 feet away); Hinman Hall (about 600 feet away); Quarters 213, Chaparral House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Bliss.

Patton House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., April 13, 2016

2. Patton House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2026, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 20, 2026, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.