Fort Stanton in Lincoln County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Buildings 17 - 20
Photographed By William F Haenn, July 12, 2015
1. Buildings 17 - 20 Marker
Originally built by the Army in 1876 as four separate buildings, these adobe structures replaced older laundress quarters attached to the barracks. In 1928, they were joined together to create seven apartments for hospital staff.
‘Four women will be allowed to each company as laundresses, and will receive one ration per day each The price for washing soldier’s clothing, by the month or by the piece, will be determined by the Council of Administration. Debts due the laundress by soldiers, will be paid or collected at the pay table.’
Revised United States Army Regulations, 1861
Erected 2014 by Fort Stanton Historic Site.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Buffalo Soldiers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.
Location. 33° 29.678′ N, 105° 31.514′ W. Marker is in Fort Stanton, New Mexico, in Lincoln County. Marker is on Just north of Kit Carson Road north of State Road 220, on the right when traveling north. Turn right off of Kit Carson Rd. Marker is 50 yards on the right. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Stanton NM 88323, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Community House (within shouting distance of this
this page online
More about this marker. This marker is one of an impressive complement of bronze markers with photo etchings which describe the extensive physical remains of historic Fort Stanton, New Mexico
Regarding Buildings 17 - 20. These laundress quarters were built by the Buffalo Soldiers of the 9th U.S. Cavalry and infantrymen of the 15th U.S. Infantry from September to November 1876.
Also see . . . Fort Stanton - Where History Comes To Life. Historic Site Website homepage (Submitted on July 22, 2015, by William F Haenn of Fort Clark (Brackettville), Texas.)
Photographed By William F Haenn, July 12, 2015
2. Buildings 17 - 20 Fort Stanton Historic Site and Marker
Photographed By William F Haenn, July 12, 2015
3. Laundress Quarters Fort Stanton Historic Site
circa 1890s
4. Period image of laundress quarters (arrow) at Fort Stanton
Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2015, by William F Haenn of Fort Clark (Brackettville), Texas. This page has been viewed 392 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 12, 2015, by William F Haenn of Fort Clark (Brackettville), Texas. 4. submitted on July 22, 2015, by William F Haenn of Fort Clark (Brackettville), Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
