Fort Sill in Comanche County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

Commissary Storehouse

Photographed By James Hulse, September 9, 2021

1. Commissary Storehouse Marker

Inscription. This building was originally constructed in 1870 to serve as the post commissary storehouse. It was filled with sacks, barrels, and boxes containing the foodstuffs necessary to feed a frontier garrison. The commissariat supplied all the food, transported three hundred miles from the railhead in Kansas, to feed the soldiers, employees and dependants of Fort Sill. These rations were supplemented with locally grown vegetables and fresh beef from Texas.

The building was originally floored at a level to allow off-loading of supplies from wagons. The dirt-floored basement provided storage for less perishable tools and equipment.

The timbers in the east end of the building were erected when it was converted into a gun and tractor shop in 1922. The beams supported a large traveling crane used to lift heavy gun parts.

Erected by Fort Sill National Historic Landmark and Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.

Location. 34° 40.118′ N, 98° 23.159′ W. Marker is in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, in Comanche County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Randolph Road and Fowler Road. The marker is located on the south side of the building next to the

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parking lot off of Fowler Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 345 Randolph 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. Quartermaster Granary (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Commissary Storehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Quartermaster Warehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Band Quarters (within shouting distance of this marker); First Headquarters - School of Fire for Field Artillery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Infantry Company Quarters (about 400 feet away); Officers' Quarters (about 400 feet away); Post Headquarters (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.

Regarding Commissary Storehouse. This marker has a duplicate marker with the same name and text but a different photo which is located at the front entrance to the building.

Also see . . . Commissary (store).

A commissary is a store
Photographed By James Hulse, September 9, 2021

2. The rear entrance to the Commissary Storehouse and Marker
for provisions which can include prepared foods for eating either on-premises or off-premises. It is usually run within an organization such as a mining operation, a steel mill, a corporate center, or a government or military unit, and is usually intended, primarily, for the use of employees. Source: Wikipedia

(Submitted on January 24, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the Commissary Storehouse Marker from the parking lot image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, September 9, 2021

3. The view of the Commissary Storehouse Marker from the parking lot

Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 171 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 24, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.