El Segundo Barrio
El Segundo Barrio (Spanish for "the Second Neighborhood", and also known as South El Paso) is a historic Hispanic neighborhood in El Paso, Texas. It is one of the oldest neighborhoods in El Paso. It was one of the main ports of entry into the United States from Mexico for many years, and became known as the "other Ellis Island" as a result.
El Segundo Barrio | |
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Location in the state of Texas | |
| Coordinates: 31.754°N 106.478°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | El Paso County |
| City | El Paso |
| Elevation | 3,600 ft (1,100 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (CDT) |
Segundo Barrio is well known for its murals and cultural character. In 2016, the area was placed on the Most Endangered Places in Texas list compiled by Preservation Texas. El Segundo Barrio shares much of its history with another southern neighborhood, Chihuahuita.
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