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Chamizal National Memorial » Stabilize Historical Boundary Fence Markers
Community Forum | ||||
Date | Start Time | End Time | Time Zone | Location |
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Jun 9, 2009 | 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | Chamizal National Memorial 800 S. San Marcial El Paso, Texas 915-532-7273 |
Description:
Chamizal National Memorial proposes to preserve an important part of El Paso's history, the 27 historic boundary fence posts that run along the north side of the park along Paisano Drive. These historic remnants of what was once a part of Cordova Island are actively cracking, corroding, and chipping into smaller pieces. Constructed in 1939, these 27 posts are the only remaining visible reminders marking a historic boundary between Mexico and the United States. The land on which Chamizal National Memorial sits, as defined by the posts, was Mexican territory until 1963 and the signing of the Chamizal Convention.
Meeting Directions/Instructions:
Visitors traveling east or west on I-10, exit at Hwy 54 and follow the brown Chamizal National Memorial directional signs. If traveling south on Hwy 54, take exit marked Juarez, Mexico, DO NOT proceed onto the International Bridge of The America's but turn right onto Paisano Street, continue to follow signs towards Chamizal.
Community Forum | ||||
Date | Start Time | End Time | Time Zone | Location |
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Jun 9, 2009 | 5:30 PM | 6:30 PM | Chamizal National Memorial 800 S. San Marcial El Paso, Texas 915-532-7273 |
Description:
Chamizal National Memorial proposes to preserve an important part of El Paso's history, the 27 historic boundary fence posts that run along the north side of the park along Paisano Drive. These historic remnants of what was once a part of Cordova Island are actively cracking, corroding, and chipping into smaller pieces. Constructed in 1939, these 27 posts are the only remaining visible reminders marking a historic boundary between Mexico and the United States. The land on which Chamizal National Memorial sits, as defined by the posts, was Mexican territory until 1963 and the signing of the Chamizal Convention.
Meeting Directions/Instructions:
Visitors traveling east or west on I-10, exit at Hwy 54 and follow the brown Chamizal National Memorial directional signs. If traveling south on Hwy 54, take exit marked Juarez, Mexico, DO NOT proceed onto the International Bridge of The America's but turn right onto Paisano Street, continue to follow signs towards Chamizal.