Sutler's Store -- Fort Lancaster SHS, Sheffield TX
N 30° 40.135 W 101° 41.873
14R E 241512 N 3396016
The sign at the Sutler's Store on board Fort Lancaster SHS, Sheffield TX
Waymark Code: WMTW90
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/13/2017
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This interpretive sign stands in front of the ruins of the Sutler's Store at the Fort Lancaster state historic site outside of Sheffield, Texas.
The sign reads as follows:
"SUTLER’S STORE
All things fun and diverting to a soldier
Owned and operated by civilian merchant, the sutler store was the only two-story building at Fort Lancaster. The settlers sold liquor, tobacco, and supplies to travelers as well as soldiers. This building also served as a stage relay station for the San Antonio-San Diego Mail Company.
19th Century amusements
Tobacco, music, cards and for some little drink were the ways a soldier past his off-duty time when posted to this remote location."
Group that erected the marker: Texas Historical Commission
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
SH 290 at Fort Lancaster Road
Sheffield, TX
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