From its very beginning in 1848 as a frontier outpost, Fort Bliss has played the role of protector. First, the troops protected the settlers against Apache depredations.

Fort Bliss is a U.S. Army installation on approximately 1.12 million acres straddling west Texas and southern New Mexico. Managing more than 20,000 archaeological sites and 614 historic buildings ...

Important Contacts Fort Bliss Welcome Center (915) 568-3035. Fort Bliss Address and Operator (915) 568-2121. Fort Bliss Family Advocacy Program ...

In 1878 Fort Bliss was re-established this time to restore order. The post was called “Garrison Town” and operations were conducted from rented buildings in Downtown El Paso.