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

Abrams House

Photographed By Kevin W., April 12, 2016

1. Abrams House Marker

Inscription. These Quarters are dedicated to GEN Creighton Williams Abrams, Jr. (1914-1974). LT and Mrs. Abrams lived here in the late 1930s, when he was with the 1st Cavalry Division. He later served in World War II, when he commanded the 37th Tank Battalion as it rolled across Europe into Germany. He also served during the Korean War, and subsequently was Commander of U.S. Forces in the Vietnam War. GEN Abrams was Chief of Staff of the Army from 1972 until his death.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, Vietnam • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.

Location. 31° 48.325′ N, 106° 26.239′ W. Marker is in Fort Bliss, Texas, in El Paso County. Marker is on Sheridan Road. 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. Polk House (within shouting distance of this marker); Quarters 213, Chaparral House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hinman Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); William Wallace Smith Bliss Monument (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Colonel George Ruhlen (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pershing Circle (approx. ¼ mile away); Depression Era Group: 1927 - 1939

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(approx. ¼ mile away); The Howze House (approx. ¼ mile 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. Abrams House and 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 425 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2016, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.