U.S. Army post established in 1848 as defense against hostile
Native American tribes and to assert U.S. authority over lands
acquired after the Mexican War. Headquarters for Confederate forces
in Southwest during Civil War, later refitted post for military
efforts against the wily, much-feared Apache chief, Geronimo. Today
a U.S. Army Air Defense Center and combat training for allied
nations.
Buffalo Soldier Monument-This bronze statue is
based on the painting, "The Errand of Corporal Ross" by El Paso
artist Bob Snead. It is located at the Robert E. Lee gate to the
Fort.
Fort Bliss Museum and Study Center-Exhibits and
artifacts portray the history of America's air and missile defense
as well as modern-day technology breakthroughs. Open Mon.-Sat., 9
a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Gift shop on premises. Building 1735 - Marshall
Road.
Museum of the Noncommissioned Officer-Traces
history of the U.S. NCO corps with artifacts dating from the
Revolutionary War. Open Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sat., Sun.
noon - 4 p.m. Biggs Army Airfield, Bldg. 11331, Barksdale & 5th
sts.