Officers' Quarters
As with the other fort buildings, the officers; quarters were built with economy in mind. Paperboard was used instead of plaster to cover interior walls. Wood used to build the homes was untreated and warped within weeks of construction, causing drafts. Furniture was made from crates or scrap lumber.
Elizabeth Custer wrote that the officers' quarters at he infantry post were, "....small, shabbily built quarters...hardly considered good enough for a common day-laborer's family."
Erected by North Dakota Parks and Recreation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.
Location. 46° 46.188′ N, 100° 51.224′ W. Marker is near Mandan, North Dakota, in Morton County. Marker can be reached from Fort Lincoln Road, on the right when traveling south. Located at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4480 Fort Lincoln Rd, Mandan ND 58554, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Blockhouses & Palisades (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Abraham Lincoln Infantry Post
Additional keywords. George Custer
Credits. This page was last revised on July 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2020, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 109 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 19, 2020, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
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