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.

Topics. This historical marker 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. Marker is in Fort Bliss, Texas, in El Paso County. Marker is on Sheridan Road just south of Adair Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: El Paso TX 79906, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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); Colonel George Ruhlen (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pershing Circle

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Depression Era Group: 1927 - 1939 (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Howze House (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Bliss.

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Photographed By Kevin W., April 12, 2016

2. Polk House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2016, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 468 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2016, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.