Fort Stockton Officers' Quarters
N 30° 53.310 W 102° 52.583
13R E 702990 N 3419177
The state historic marker in front of Officer Quarters number 7 at the Historic Fort Stockton Museum in Fort Stockton TX
Waymark Code: WMTXBM
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/18/2017
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Three 1868-vintage Officer's Quarters Buildings are listed as contributing buildings to the US National Register Fort Stockton Historic District, but only one, Officer's Quarters 7, has a state historic marker in front.
The old Fort Stockton officers quarters are located on Williams Street at East 5th Street.
Marker Number: 2022
Marker Text:
When Fort Stockton was rebuilt in 1867 to protect the route to El Paso, seven homes were erected for officers' families. Built with rock foundations and thick adobe walls, the structures faced the parade ground. Nearby were located corrals, carriage stalls, and other outbuildings. The houses were used by officers' families until the fort closed in 1886. Three of the residences remain standing.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966
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