Near Crawford in Dawes County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Adobe Officers’ Quarters
Photographed By Connor Olson, May 25, 2021
1. Adobe Officers’ Quarters Marker
These duplex officers' quarters, of adobe brick construction, were completed in 1887 when Fort Robinson became a cavalry regimental headquarters. This structure has been restored by by the Nebraska State Historical Society, and furnishings represent those of a typical Fort Robinson officer's home.
A Post Commander's wife, Mrs. James Biddle, wrote that the quarters were provided with running water, the first she had seen during her Army life; and the social life was comparable to any large city such as Boston or Washington.
Erected by Nebraska State Historical Society. (Marker Number 216.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. In addition, it is included in the Nebraska State Historical Society series list.
Location. 42° 40.152′ N, 103° 27.989′ W. Marker is near Crawford, Nebraska, in Dawes County. Marker can be reached from Bridges to Buttes Byway (U.S. 20) 0.1 miles south of Soldier Creek Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3200 Bridges to Buttes Byway, Crawford NE 69339, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Post Headquarters, 1905 (within shouting distance of this marker); Ft. Robinson (about
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Photographed By Connor Olson, May 25, 2021
2. Adobe Officers’ Quarters
Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2021, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 226 times since then and 19 times this year. Last updated on May 14, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 29, 2021, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
