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

Polk House

Photographed by Kevin W., April 12, 2016

1. Polk House Marker

Inscription. These quarters are dedicated to GEN James Hilliard Polk (1911-1992). As newlyweds, LT and Mrs. Polk lived here in the late 1930s, when he served with the 8th Cavalry Regiment. During World War II, he commanded 3rd Cavalry Group as it spearheaded advances into central Europe. He also served in the Korean War, as Assistant Chief of Staff of X Corps, taking part in 3 campaigns. GEN Polk was Commander in Chief of both U.S. Army Europe and 7th Army from 1967 until his retirement in 1971.

Erected by Fort Bliss.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.

Location. 31° 48.349′ N, 106° 26.245′ W. Memorial is in Fort Bliss, Texas, in El Paso County. It is on Sheridan Road just south of Adair Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: El Paso TX 79906, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial 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

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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: Abrams House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hinman Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Quarters 213, Chaparral House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); William Wallace Smith Bliss Monument (about 600 feet away); Pershing House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Colonel George Ruhlen (approx. 0.2 miles away); Interim Period, 1910 - 1912 (approx. ¼ mile away); Robertson House (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Bliss.

Polk House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., April 12, 2016

2. Polk House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2016, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 806 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2016, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.