El Paso in El Paso County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Defining A Border
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 4, 2010
1. Defining A Border Marker
If you were standing here prior to the Chamizal Treaty of 1963, you would have been on a Mexican "island" looking into the United States. Referred to as Cordova Island because it was completely surrounded by the United States, this parcel of land was given to the U.S. by Mexico in exchange for land to the west.Cordova Island's original international boundary was defined using evenly spaced cement fence posts, and cast iron markers such as the one before you. This 600-pound marker was one of nineteen that identified the Mexico border around Cordova Island.
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1963.
Location. 31° 46.113′ N, 106° 27.359′ W. Marker is in El Paso, Texas, in El Paso County. Marker can be reached from South San Marcial Street. Marker is located at the Chamizal National Memorial, on the north side of the park along East Paisano Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 800 South San Marcial Street, El Paso TX 79905, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are
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Additional keywords. International Borders
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 4, 2010
2. Defining A Border Marker
Close up of marker text.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 4, 2010
3. Photo Displayed on Marker
U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson and Mexican President Gustavo Diaz Ordaz unveil a commemorative boundary marker at Chamizal in October 1967.
El Presidente de los Estados Unidos Lyndon B. Johnson y el Presidente de México Gustavo Díaz Ordaz descubren un monumento conmemorativo de límites territoriales en octubre de 1967.
El Presidente de los Estados Unidos Lyndon B. Johnson y el Presidente de México Gustavo Díaz Ordaz descubren un monumento conmemorativo de límites territoriales en octubre de 1967.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 4, 2010
4. Defining A Border Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 4, 2010
5. International Boundary Border Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 4, 2010
6. International Boundary Border Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,050 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 16, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
