New Publication from EPCHS: “My Book: Richard Fenner Burges’ Personal Diary, 1891-1898”

We are happy to announce the release of “My Book: Richard Fenner Burges’ Personal Diary, 1891-1898,” an El Paso County Historical Society publication.

In the diary, written during his late teens and early twenties, Burges recounts his life in the far west Texas town of El Paso shortly after his arrival from Seguin. As El Paso enters its formative years, Burges does too, and he views the rapid development of the city with insight and wit befitting a man of such wisdom.

Copies are $15 each (+tax) and available online for purchase. Buy yours today. Supplies are limited!




Since 1954 the El Paso County Historical Society has been a driving force in the historic scene of El Paso. EPCHS strives to foster research into the history of the El Paso area; acquire and make available to the public historic materials; publish and encourage historical writing pertaining to the area; and to develop public consciousness of our rich heritage.