Fort Bliss in El Paso County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
William Wallace Smith Bliss Monument
Photographed by Kevin W., April 13, 2016
1. William Wallace Smith Bliss Monument Marker
W. W. S. Bliss
Lt. Col. U S Army
Born at Whitehall, N. Y.
August 17, 1815
Died at Pascagoula, Mississippi
August 5, 1853
West face:
Admitted a Cadet at West Point 1829
Promoted Bvt. 2d LT 4th Infy July 1, 1833
Second LT March 31, 1834
Acting Assist. Professor of Mathematics
Military Academy
From Oct. 1834 to June 13, 1837
Assist. Professor
From June 1, 1837 to Jany 3, 1840
South face:
1st LT 4th Infty, Sept. 21, 1836
1st LT topographical Engineer July 7, 1838
Bvt Capt Staff Assist. Adjt. Genl.
Oct. 26, 1839 declined Chief of Staff of the Army under command of Major Genl. Taylor in the Campaign of 1846-1847 War with Mexico
East face:
Bvt Major May 9, 1846
For gallant and meritorious conduct in the Battles of Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma, Texas
Bvt. Major Staff Assist Adjt Genl. July 7, 1846
Capt. Infantry July 12, 1846
Bvt. Lt Col Feb. 23, 1847
For gallant and meritorious conduct in the Battle of Buena Vista, Mexico
Degree of A.M. conferred by Dartmouth College, N. H. 1848
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Location. 31° 48.435′ N, 106° 26.18′ W. Marker is in Fort Bliss, Texas, in El Paso County. It is on Pershing Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: El Paso TX 79906, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and monument 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: Interim Period, 1910 - 1912 (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Colonel George Ruhlen (about 600 feet away); Pershing House (about 600 feet away); Polk House (about 600 feet away); Hinman Hall (about 700 feet away); Abrams House (about 700 feet away); Robertson House
Photographed by Kevin W., April 13, 2016
2. William Wallace Smith Bliss Monument Marker
Photographed by Kevin W., April 13, 2016
3. William Wallace Smith Bliss Monument Marker
Photographed by Kevin W., April 13, 2016
4. William Wallace Smith Bliss Monument Marker
Photographed by Kevin W., April 12, 2016
5. William Wallace Smith Bliss Monument Marker
Photographed by Kevin W., April 13, 2016
6. William Wallace Smith Bliss Monument Marker
Photographed by Kevin W., April 13, 2016
7. William Wallace Smith Bliss Grave Marker
Lt. Col. Bliss is buried in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. This picture is a compilation photograph showing the front and back of his grave marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2016, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,645 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on April 27, 2016, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
