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Lieutenant’s Quarters
Here you see an enlarged portion of a pencil sketch showing Fort Abercrombie as it looked in 1875. Notice how the headquarters building, officers' quarters and lieutenants' quarters have been connected together. Behind the lieutenants' quarters you can just make out the roof of the officers' kitchens.
Calvary Lieutenant
This lieutenant is wearing a
mounted-style overcoat for protection
against a cold Dakota winter.
Lieutenants were the lowest ranking
officers in the army. Their basic job
was to assist the captain with
the command of the company.
Being a lieutenant in the frontier army
was similar to on-the-job training.
Notice the yellow hat cord and the
crossed sabers on this lieutenant's
hat. The color yellow and the crossed
sabers indicate that this lieutenant
serves in the cavalry.
Erected by State
this page online
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 46° 26.726′ N, 96° 43.141′ W. Marker is in Abercrombie, North Dakota, in Richland County. It can be reached from Broadway North (County Road 4) near Abercrombie Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 935 Broadway N, Abercrombie ND 58001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Red River Valley and in Greater Fargo Area. It is also in the American Lewis & Clark Corridor, on the prairies, and on the Northern Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Commissary Storehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Stable (within shouting distance of this marker); Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Abercrombie
Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2021, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 206 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 6, 2021, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
