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Salt War

San Elizario, El Paso County

Marker Text

Resentment, over private control of the salt lakes in the region often called Guadalupe Lakes; in 1877 led to the El Paso Salt War which entailed the loss of many lives and much property. 1936

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Central Plaza, next to Los Portales; San Elizario
Marker # 4501
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial - Subject Marker (gray granite)
Code outlaws
Latitude, Longitude 31.579553, -106.270601

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