Fort Clark Guardhouse
N 29° 18.272 W 100° 25.104
14R E 362247 N 3242560
The historic marker in front of the Fort Clark Guardhouse, now an interesting museum
Waymark Code: WMPK5J
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/11/2015
Views: 3
The medallion and plate style historic marker in front of the former Fort Clark Guardhouse, which has now been converted into an interesting Fort Clark history museum.
The marker is located along McClernand road, across from the New Cavlary Barracks.
Marker Number: 1976
Marker Text:
Established in 1852, Fort Clark was manned by varying troop strengths over the years. This guardhouse was built in the 1870s during a period of fort expansion. A new stockade was built in 1942 to relieve overcrowding, and the guardhouse became headquarters for the military police. Built of limestone blocks, the building reflects an adoption of military design to local materials and climate, and retains its 1930s appearance.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1962
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