Band Barracks Marker

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Hays in Ellis County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Band Barracks

By William Fischer, Jr., February 20, 2012

1. Band Barracks Marker

Inscription.

A regimental band was located where there were regimental headquarters. The 18th U.S. Infantry band is pictured here. The band's quarters, located between the blockhouse and post trader's store, consisted of two buildings. One was the barracks and the other was a combination mess hall and practice room. When no regimental band was assigned to the fort, the building served, among other things, as the library and chapel.

The Fifth Cavalry Band have returned from their eastern trip. They created quite a sensation; and the general verdict was, that never had such music been heard before. The citizens of Lawrence, Topeka and Leavenworth were enraptured with their playing, and have engaged them for some forthcoming festivities.
- Hays Sentinel, February 1876

Erected by Kansas Historical Society.

Location. 38° 51.696′ N, 99° 20.537′ W. Marker is in Hays, Kansas, in Ellis County. Click for map. Marker is on the grounds of Fort Hays State Historic Site, off US Hwy 163 Alternate. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1472 US Highway 163 Alternate, Hays KS 67601, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Post Trader's Store (here, next to this marker); Blockhouse (a few steps from this marker); Icehouse (a few steps from this marker); Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Laundress' Quarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Post Surgeon's Quarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Bake House (within shouting distance of this marker); Quartermaster's Complex (within shouting distance of this marker). Click for a list of all markers in Hays.

18th U.S. Infantry Band Photo on Band Barracks Marker Photo, Click for full size

By Unknown, undated

2. 18th U.S. Infantry Band Photo on Band Barracks Marker

Also see . . .
1. Fort Hays State Historic Site. (Submitted on September 25, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas.)
2. Fort Hays State Historic Site. (Submitted on September 25, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas.)
3. Fort Hays at Kansapedia. (Submitted on September 25, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas.)

By William Fischer, Jr., February 20, 2012

3. Band Barracks Marker

In foreground, with Blockhouse at right. Looking WSW.

Credits. This page originally submitted on September 25, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas. This page has been viewed 39 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 25, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas.