Historical Marker: El Paso Salt War

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Photograph of state historical marker located near the salt flats of Hudspeth County. The marker has several gunshot markings and reads: "Resentment over private control of the salt lakes in this region, often called Guadalupe Lakes, led to the El Paso Salt War. - Erected by the State of Texas 1936."

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Hicks, William June 8, 2018.

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This photograph is part of the collection entitled: Photographing Texas and was provided by the UNT Libraries to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 1299 times, with 5 in the last month. More information about this photograph can be viewed below.

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Photograph of state historical marker located near the salt flats of Hudspeth County. The marker has several gunshot markings and reads: "Resentment over private control of the salt lakes in this region, often called Guadalupe Lakes, led to the El Paso Salt War. - Erected by the State of Texas 1936."

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1 photograph : digital, col.

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  • Accession or Local Control No: 0L0A5797
  • Other: THC Atlas Reference Number: 5229001435
  • Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metapth1014506

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Photographing Texas

These images come from individuals' travels across the state. Subjects include Texas scenery, wildlife, county courthouses, state parks, national parks, libraries, museums, historic sites, outdoor murals, architecture, monuments, and historic plaques -- a little bit of everything Texas!

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Panoramic Image of salt flats and Guadalupe Mountains (Photograph)

Panoramic Image of salt flats and Guadalupe Mountains

Roadside panoramic image of salt flats in Hudspeth county, TX. The Patterson Hills and Guadalupe Mountains can be seen in the distance. Subject of dispute during the 1877-78 El Paso/San Elizario "Salt War."

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  • June 8, 2018

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  • June 14, 2018, 8:04 p.m.

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  • July 25, 2019, 5:51 p.m.

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  • 31.751193, -105.01793

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Hicks, William. Historical Marker: El Paso Salt War, photograph, June 8, 2018; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1014506/: accessed June 13, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; .

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