Central El Paso

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Central El Paso as seen from Scenic Drive.
Central El Paso as seen from Scenic Drive.

Central El Paso is part of the city of El Paso, Texas, USA, and contains some of the city's oldest and most historic neighborhoods. Located in the heart of the city, it is home to approximately 130,000 people. Development of Central El Paso started around 1875, when the city was barely beginning to gain its roots. Today, Central El Paso has grown into the center of the city's economy and a thriving urban community. It contains numerous historic sites and landmarks. It is close to the El Paso International Airport, Downtown El Paso, the international border, and Fort Bliss. It is part of the El Paso Independent School District.

[edit] Neighborhoods

Here is a list of some of the neighborhoods in Central El Paso:

  • Downtown El Paso
  • Magoffin Historic District
  • Sunset Heights
  • Segundo Barrio
  • South Central El Paso
  • Cotton Place
  • Highland Park
  • Manhattan Heights
  • Clardy Fox
  • Sambrano
  • Government Hill
  • Austin Terrace
  • Loretto Place
  • Grandview
  • Altura Park
  • Summit Place
  • Chihuahuita Historic District
  • El Segundo Barrio