Historical Marker
Hueco Tanks
Historical marker location:
Hueco, Texas
( Hueco Tanks State Park about 35 miles East of El Paso)
Marker installed: 1936
One of the most historic spots in the Southwest. Famous watering place for Indians, emigrants, and travelers. Near here on many occasions the Apache challenged the right of the white man to pass through and disturb his country. Here was a station of the Southern Overland Mail Line which linked St. Louis with San Francisco, 1858-1861.
1936.