Fort Clark Guardhouse -- Brackettville TX
N 29° 18.272 W 100° 25.104
14R E 362247 N 3242560
The Fort Clark Guardhouse, now an interesting museum
Waymark Code: WMPMR4
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/22/2015
Views: 3
The Fort Clark Guardhouse features a medallion and plate style historic marker in front. The old post jail has now been converted into an interesting Fort Clark history museum.
The Fort Clark Guardhouse is located along McClernand Road, across from the New Cavalry Barracks.
The historic marker reads as follows:
"Fort Clark Guardhouse
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"
Address:
McClernand Road, across from the New Cavalry Barracks
Brackettville, TX
Open to the public: Yes
Hours:
Saturday - Sunday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Fees?:
free
Web link: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
In order to add a new log to the waymark of this category, simply take another photo of the prison from a different angle than the other posts. Also add to the history of the jail when possible.