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

Officer's Quarters

Photographed By James Hulse, July 2, 2022

1. Officer's Quarters Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Each officer's quarters originally consisted of two rooms separated by a double fireplace with a detached kitchen behind. By 1860, the kitchens had been attached and half of the structures had wooden shingle roofs. Both unmarried officers and those with families lived in these residences.

Illustration Howell Gatson

Erected by Fort Lancaster State Historic Site.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 30° 40.005′ N, 101° 41.759′ 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 northeast 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Commanding Officer's Quarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Ruins of Fort Lancaster (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle at Fort Lancaster (about 300 feet away, measured in a

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direct line); Company H Barracks (about 400 feet away); Laundresses (about 400 feet away); Kitchen and Mess Hall (about 400 feet away); Bakery (about 400 feet away); Company K Barracks (about 400 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 . . . Fort Lancaster State Historic Site. Texas Historical Commission (Submitted on July 10, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Photographed By James Hulse, July 2, 2022

2. Officer's Quarters Marker

The view of the Officer's Quarters and Marker in the fort image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, July 2, 2022

3. The view of the Officer's Quarters and Marker in the fort

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 48 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 10, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.