Marker Inscription
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 Troops were then withdrawn, only to return within a year.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. 1982
About this site
Camp Concordia and Fort Bliss, Site of is a historical marker in El Paso, El Paso County, dedicated in 1982. 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 31.7755, -106.4448 near El Paso. The nearest cataloged historic site is Soler, Uribici (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Concordia Cemetery, Victoriano Huerta, and Concordia Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5141004740. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
