Near Sheffield in Crockett County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Commanding Officer's Quarters

Photographed By James Hulse, July 2, 2022

1. Commanding Officer's Quarters Marker

Inscription. The largest residence at the fort housed the Commanding Officer and his family. They provided hospitality for important travelers to the fort.

"Captain Carpenter invited us to take a bite with him. We availed ourselves of the invitation with an alacrity that was very amusing even to ourselves... To us who have been living on salt junk and hard biscuit it was a treat that we will always remember with lively feelings of pleasure."
- Edward Fitzgerald Beale

Caption
Captain Granger
The commanding officer, Robert Seaman Granger, was a career officer in the United States Army, reaching the brevet rank of major general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

images: Library of Congress; illustration: Howell Golson

Erected by Fort Lancaster State Historic Site.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.

Location. 30° 39.968′ N, 101° 41.745′ W. Marker is near Sheffield, Texas, in Crockett County. Marker can be reached from Fort Lancaster Road, half a mile north of U.S. 290. The marker is located in the southeast section of the fort. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 629 Fort Lancaster Road, Sheffield TX 79781, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ruins of Fort Lancaster (within shouting distance of this marker); Officer's Quarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Company H Barracks (within shouting distance of this marker); Kitchen and Mess Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bakery (about 400 feet away); Laundresses (about 400 feet away); Battle at Fort Lancaster (about 500 feet away); 'Quarter-Master' (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sheffield.

More about this marker. The ruins of the fort and the markers are located on the grounds of the Fort Lancaster State Historic Site which requires a small entrance fee to access.

Also see . . .
1. Fort Lancaster State Historic Site. Texas Historical Commission (Submitted on July 10, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

2. Robert S. Granger. Wikipedia (Submitted on July 10, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Photographed By James Hulse, July 2, 2022

2. Commanding Officer's Quarters Marker

The Commanding Officer's Quarters and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, July 2, 2022

3. The Commanding Officer's Quarters and Marker

Robert S. Granger, Union General image. Click for full size.

Public Domain, circa 1860s

4. Robert S. Granger, Union General

Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 10, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.