El Paso in El Paso County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Camp Concordia and Fort Bliss
Photographed By PaulwC3, July 20, 2013
1. Site of Camp Concordia and Fort Bliss Marker
Inscription.
Site of Camp Concordia and Fort Bliss. . When the U.S. Army returned to this area after the Civil War, conditions proved undesirable at the prewar post, Fort Bliss at Magoffinsville. In 1868 the garrison moved to this location, then part of the Concordia Ranch. The new post was named Camp Concordia. Two barracks and other adobe structures were built. In 1869 the camp was renamed Fort Bliss. Despite poor living conditions it remained active until 1876. Troops were then withdrawn, only to return within a year. This is the third of six sites of U.S. Army posts in the El Paso area.
When the U.S. Army returned to this area after the Civil War, conditions proved undesirable at the prewar post, Fort Bliss at Magoffinsville. In 1868 the garrison moved to this location, then part of the Concordia Ranch. The new post was named Camp Concordia. Two barracks and other adobe structures were built. In 1869 the camp was renamed Fort Bliss. Despite poor living conditions it remained active until 1876. Troops were then withdrawn, only to return within a year. This is the third of six sites of U.S. Army posts in the El Paso area.
Erected 1982 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4740.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.
Location. 31° 46.53′ N, 106° 26.687′ W. Marker is in El Paso, Texas, in El Paso County. Marker is at the intersection of North Martinez Street and Rosa Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North Martinez Street. The marker is located on the surface streets directly below the elevated roads of Patriot Freeway (Interstate 100/US-54). The GPS coordinates will place the marker on the southbound on ramp to Patriot Freeway, rather than underneath it. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: El Paso TX 79905, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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2. Wide view of the Site of Camp Concordia and Fort Bliss Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2013, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 787 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 1, 2013, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.
