Officers' Quarters

Officers' Quarters (HM2JSW)

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N 33° 12.389', W 98° 9.735'

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Built in 1867 of lumber cut from cottonwoods growing in nearby river bottoms. One of 5 original officers' quarters. Outlasted fort's barracks and stables, which were built of small vertical timbers (pickets).

Style typical of 19th century army posts in the west. Only one left standing the United States.

Among men quartered here was Gen. Ranald S. MacKenzie, who sent Indians back to reservations, 1871-74.

Restored by City of Jacksboro. Maintained by Girl Scouts.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1964
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HM NumberHM2JSW
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Year Placed1964
Placed ByTexas State Historical Survey Committee
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Wednesday, August 21st, 2019 at 8:01pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)14S E 578077 N 3674490
Decimal Degrees33.20648333, -98.16225000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 33° 12.389', W 98° 9.735'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds33° 12' 23.34" N, 98° 9' 44.1" W
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