Near Crawford in Dawes County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
1909 Brick Barracks
By Connor Olson, May 25, 2021
1. 1909 Brick Barracks Marker
Of the fifteen enlisted men's barracks of
log, adobe, or fired brick, only this structure
remains at Fort Robinson. It housed men of the
8th and 12th Cavalry and the Quartermaster
Remount Service. A similar structure near the
brick officers' homes at the west end of the
parade ground was torn down after Fort Robinson
was abandoned. In 1956 the Nebraska Game and
Parks Commission adapted the building to
lodging for visitors and provided for its
preservation.Erected by Nebraska State Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.
Location. 42° 40.042′ N, 103° 27.981′ W. Marker is near Crawford, Nebraska, in Dawes County. Marker is on Bridges to Buttes Byway (U.S. 20) near 3200 Bridges to Buttes Byway, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Crawford NE 69339, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ft. Robinson (within shouting distance of this marker); Post Headquarters, 1905 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line);
By Connor Olson, May 25, 2021
2. 1909 Brick Barracks Marker
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2021, by Connor Olson of Lemmon, South Dakota. This page has been viewed 49 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2021, by Connor Olson of Lemmon, South Dakota. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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