Banner in Sheridan County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)
Post Commander’s Quarters:
The Best Structure on Post
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 24, 2015
1. Post Commander’s Quarters Marker
1867 quartermaster inspections of Fort Phil Kearny indicated the poor condition of many of the buildings on post and that they needed rebuilding. These included the barracks, officer’s quarters, post headquarters and more. The post commander’s house was a 48 by 32 foot frame construction structure, built of fire dried trees, shingled, with a 22 by 13 foot attached kitchen, and brick chimneys. This was probably the best structure on post.
The house was built by the regimental band for Colonel Carrington. It initially housed the Colonel, his wife Margaret, their sons Jimmy and Harry, and butler George. It was then occupied in turn by later Post Commanders Henry Wessells and Jonathan Smith.
Two archaeological pits have been left open for viewing. They show the remains of the interior ground structure of the commander’s house.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
Location. 44° 31.912′ N, 106° 49.602′ W. Marker is in Banner, Wyoming, in Sheridan County. Marker can be reached from Wagon Box Road, on the left when traveling west. Marker is located inside Fort Phil Kearny. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Banner WY 82832, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Magazine: (within shouting distance of this marker); Officers Row
this page online
More about this marker. An Artist Concept and Location of the Post Commander’s Quarters are at the bottom right of the marker. At the lower left are portraits of Colonel Henry and Margaret Carrington.
Also see . . . Fort Phil Kearny State Historic Site. (Submitted on August 25, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 24, 2015
2. Post Commander’s Quarters: Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 24, 2015
3. Marker in Fort Phil Kearny
Marker is seen on the left of the photo.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 254 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 24, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
