Chamizal National Memorial
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courtesy of the National Park Service |
Contact Information:
800 South San Marcial Street
El Paso, TX 79905
915-532-7273
http://www.nps.gov/cham/
Size: 55 acres
Location: In south-central El Paso, Texas, just north of the Rio Grande and adjacent to the international boundary. Access is via San Marcial Street or Delta Drive.
Description: The peaceful settlement of a 99-year boundary dispute between the United States and Mexico is memorialized here. The Chamizal Treaty, ending the dispute, was signed in 1963. An amphitheater and 500-seat auditorium are used by the theatrical groups from both sides.
Activities: The Cordova Island Trail is a 1.8-mile walking trail that encircles the 55-acre urban park. Views of the Franklin and Juarez Mountains, the El Paso downtown skyline and an international bridge can be seen from the trail.
Operating Hours:
Visitor Center Open Daily, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Grounds open 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; The Memorial is closed Thanksgiving Day,
Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
History: Authorized on June 30, 1966; established on February 4, 1974.
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