Historical Markers in Texas

Salt War

History·El Paso County·Texas

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

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31.5796, -106.2706

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