Fort Bliss in El Paso County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Howze House
Quarters One
Photographed By Kevin W., April 12, 2016
1. The Howze House Marker
Inscription.
The Howze House. Quarters One. These quarters are named for Major General Robert L. Howze (1864-1926), Commanding General, El Paso Military District and 1st Cavalry Division. During World War I, he commanded the 38th Division and later the 3rd Division. In 1919 General Howze assumed command of the Third Army of Occupation in France. Upon his return to Fort Bliss, he commanded the newly formed 1st Cavalry Division. In 1925, General Howze left Fort Bliss to command the Army's Fifth Corps in Ohio. He died in 1926 and is buried at the West Point Cemetery. Quarters One at 302 Sheridan now serves as the residence of the Commanding General, 1st Armored Divsion and Fort Bliss.
These quarters are named for Major General Robert L. Howze (1864-1926), Commanding General, El Paso Military District and 1st Cavalry Division. During World War I, he commanded the 38th Division and later the 3rd Division. In 1919 General Howze assumed command of the Third Army of Occupation in France. Upon his return to Fort Bliss, he commanded the newly formed 1st Cavalry Division. In 1925, General Howze left Fort Bliss to command the Army's Fifth Corps in Ohio. He died in 1926 and is buried at the West Point Cemetery. Quarters One at 302 Sheridan now serves as the residence of the Commanding General, 1st Armored Divsion and Fort Bliss.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, World I • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.
Location. 31° 48.113′ N, 106° 26.116′ W. Marker is in Fort Bliss, Texas, in El Paso County. Marker is on Sheridan Road, 0.1 miles south of Pershing Drive, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 302 Sheridan Road, Fort Bliss TX 79916, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pershing Circle (within shouting distance of this marker); Hammett House (within shouting distance of this marker); Depression Era Group: 1927 - 1939 (about 400 feet away, measured in
Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2016, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 577 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 3, 2016, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
