On Feb. 3, 1849, under General Order No. 8, the War Department instructed U.S. soldiers to commence moving into this area, their purpose being to establish a "Post Opposite El Paso"
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Fri, 12/04/2020 - 6:00am
On Feb. 3, 1849, under General Order No. 8, the War Department instructed U.S. soldiers to commence moving into this area, their purpose being to establish a "Post Opposite El Paso"