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One of the most historic spots in the Southwest. Famous watering place for Indians, emigrants, and travelers. Near here on many occasions the Apache challenged the right of the white man to pass through and disturb his country. Here was a station of the Southern Overland Mail Line which linked St. Louis with San Francisco, 1858-1861. 1936
Hueco Tanks is a historical marker in Hueco, El Paso County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 94 historical markers documented in El Paso County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 140 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.9251, -106.0416 near Hueco. The nearest cataloged historic site is Evergreen East (cemetery), about 15 miles away. Others within a short drive include Butterfield Overland Mail, The Camino Real, and Biggs Army Airfield.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5141002592. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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