Paisano Pass
Legend recounts that two Spaniards meeting here greeted each other "Mi Paisano" (My Countryman). First known to history when Juan Dominguez de Mendoza camped here on January 3, 1684. Well known after 1850 as a point on the Chihuahua Trail, an emigrant road to California.
30.2687° N, 103.8166° W
Where to Find It
From Marfa, take US 67/90 East about 13 mi.
Nearby Markers
- 3.9 mi W Site of Marfa Army Air Field Marfa
- 3.9 mi W Marfa Lights Marfa vicinity
- 10.7 mi NE W. W. Townsend Home Alpine
- 11 mi NE Holland Hotel Building Alpine
- 11 mi NE Garcia-Valadez House Alpine
- 11 mi NE Our Lady of Peace Parish Hall Alpine