Fort Sill in Comanche County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
Infantry Company Quarters
In 1876 the buildings were converted to infantry barracks and served as such until 1890. Each building housed one company of infantry consisting of one hundred men. Bunks lined both north and south walls, and the soldiers' clothing and equipment were stored in footlockers and on shelves immediately behind the bunks. Racks in the center aisle stored the rifles of the company.
This building was converted to house the Post Canteen, the Officers Club, and the Post Library in 1890. After the turn of the century, the Apache Prisoners of War occupied the east end, remaining until the Apaches left in 1913. The building then housed various offices and classrooms for the School of Fire, the School of Musketry and the Constructing Quartermaster. The building also served as the Post Childrens School from 1919 to 1947.
The buildings were originally designed with doors and windows on opposing sides of the building, allowing cross ventilation. Cupolas on the roof allowed hot air to escape in the summer. Heat was provided by woodburning stoves, which were converted to burn coal with the arrival of the railroad in 1891.
Erected by Fort Sill National Historic Landmark and Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Native Americans • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.
Location. 34° 40.179′ N, 98° 23.157′ W. Marker is in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, in Comanche County. Marker is at the intersection of Quanah Road and Chickasha Road, on the right when traveling east on Quanah Road. The marker is located at the entrance to the Fort Sill National Historic Landmark and Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 435 Quanah Road, Fort Sill OK 73503, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Post Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); First Headquarters - School of Fire for Field Artillery (within shouting distance of this marker); Officers' Quarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Commissary Storehouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Infantry Barracks (about 300 feet away); Quartermaster Warehouse (about 300 feet away); Band Quarters (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Commissary Storehouse (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Sill.
More about this marker. Marker is located in the Old Post Museum area of Fort Sill, an active U.S. military installation. The museum is open to the public, but appropriate identification is required for access for Fort Sill.
Also see . . . Fort Sill.
The fort was first built during the Indian Wars. It is designated as a National Historic Landmark and serves as home of the United States Army Field Artillery School as well as the Marine Corps' site for Field Artillery MOS school, United States Army Air Defense Artillery School, the 31st Air Defense Artillery Brigade, and the 75th Field Artillery Brigade. Fort Sill is also one of the four locations for Army Basic Combat Training. It has played a significant role in every major American conflict since 1869. Source: Wikipedia(Submitted on January 22, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 22, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.