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Is There a Former USBP Building in Mexico?​

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Current Location of the Second El Paso Sub-district Headquarters/Station
For years, there have been persistent rumors suggesting that the Chamizal Treaty, which altered the US-Mexico border, resulted in a U.S. Border Patrol building now being situated in Mexico. This building was believed to be Camp Chigas, which once served as:

  • ​El Paso Sub-district headquarters and station (1924-1956)
  • El Paso Sub-district training facility (1930-1936)
  • U.S. Border Patrol National Academy (1936-1951, 1953, 1954, 1957)

However, recent investigations have determined the location of Camp Chigas with high accuracy. If the building were still standing today, it would be within the United States.

Further research has uncovered the location of the second El Paso Sub-district Headquarters/Station, which was reportedly completed in 1956. The 1957 El Paso Directory lists the address as 1401 S. Hammett Blvd.
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An aerial photograph from the early 1960s was employed to pinpoint the second El Paso Sub-district Headquarters and Station.
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In the photo provided below, north is oriented to the right. The group of seven buildings at the top is the Station and detention center. Directly across the street (S. Hammett) at the bottom of the photograph, the second El Paso Sub-district Headquarters from 1956 is visible. The station was located at 1400 S. Hammett, while the detention center was at 1401 S. Hammett.
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Below are a couple of aerial photographs of the building separated by over 50 years.
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By the time this 1967 photo was taken, the building was already in Mexico.
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This photo was taken in 2020.
The images below show the building's location in relation to the United States.
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The September, 25, 1964 edition of the El Paso Herald-Post shows the Border Patrol location being on both sides of the street.
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The building in the red circle was the second location of the El Paso Sector headquarters. It is currently the location of the Comisión Internacional de Límites y Aguas.
In conclusion, the location of the building that once housed the second El Paso Sub-district Headquarters in 1956 has been identified. The structure still stands today and is located in Mexico, functioning as the Comisión Internacional de Límites y Aguas as seen in the photo above.
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The second location of the El Paso Sector headquarters from September, 25, 1964 edition of the El Paso Herald-Post.
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A recent photo of the building.

Is There a Former USBP Building in Mexico?


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