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

Laundresses

Photographed By James Hulse, July 2, 2022

1. Laundresses Marker

Inscription. In 1860, there were four laundresses employed for Company K at Fort Lancaster. Each had her own living quarters made of adobe, complete with an open hearth and stone chimney. Typically, laundresses charged each soldier $2.00 per month for washing, ironing, and mending their clothes.

images: Beaver Buckets; Lehmans; illustration, Howell Golson.

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° 39.97′ N, 101° 41.827′ W. Marker is near Sheffield, Texas, in Crockett County. Marker can be reached from Fort Lancaster Road, half a mile north of Vera Cruz. The marker is located in the southwest 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. Bakery (within shouting distance of this marker); Company H Barracks (within shouting distance of this marker); Kitchen and Mess Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle at Fort Lancaster (within shouting distance of this marker); 'Quarter-Master' (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct

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line); Ruins of Fort Lancaster (about 300 feet away); Company K Barracks (about 400 feet away); Officer's Quarters (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 13, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Photographed By James Hulse, July 2, 2022

2. Laundresses Marker

The Laundresses Marker and view of it former location image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, July 2, 2022

3. The Laundresses Marker and view of it former location

Credits. This page was last revised on July 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 13, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.