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

Bien Venido!

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 4, 2010

1. Bien Venido Marker

Inscription. 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 moderate temperatures with low humidity give it a climate unsurpassed. The horizons are limitless and as beckoning as is the warmth of our friendship. We welcome you to all of this, and more.

City Council
Ralph E. Seitseinger, Mayor
Aldermen
Ray S. Watt • Bert Williams • Ted Bender • R. R. Rogers
County Commissioners Court
Woodrow W. Bean, County Judge
Commissioners
Dick F. Davis • Rogelio Sanchez • J. W. Callison • Thomas H. Mays
A.D. 1962

Erected 1962 by the State National Bank of El Paso.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1962.

Location. 31° 46.954′ N, 106° 28.8′ W. Marker is in El Paso, Texas, in El Paso County. It is in West Central El Paso. It is on Scenic Drive, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2208 Scenic Drive, 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 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: Texas Western College/ The Peace Grove

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(here, next to this marker); The City of El Paso / Ciudad Juarez, Mexico (here, next to this marker); Mount Cristo Rey/ The Gadsden Purchase/ El Paso Smelting Works (a few steps from this marker); The Chamizal Settlement (a few steps from this marker); The Rio Grande Irrigation Project (a few steps from this marker); The Franklin Mountains (a few steps from this marker); The Rainmakers of 1891 (a few steps from this marker); El Paso Lower Valley Missions/ Cordova Island/ The City and County of El Paso (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in El Paso.

Mount Franklin Scenic Overlook image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 4, 2010

2. Mount Franklin Scenic Overlook

Bien Venido Marker is the last marker along the wall.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 739 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 14, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.