Near San Antonio in Socorro County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Company Quarters
Photographed by James Hulse, July 23, 2024
1. Company Quarters Marker
"The post was designed for two companies. The barracks, two in number, built of adobe in the form of a hollow square, each inclosing a plazita, are occupied, the one by white troops, the other by colored troops. Each barrack contains two dormitories...with a wide hall exending from the front of the building to the enclosed court in the rear. The buildings are badly designed; the ventilation is defective; they cannot be heated; and should they happen to be crowded during an epidemic the consequences would be serious... Single iron bedsteads are used. Movable sinks [latrines] have been built 200 yards distant. The kitchens are comfortable and well floored rooms, furnished with stoves and open fireplaces for cooking purposes. These, with the mess rooms, non-commissioned officers' quarters, laundresses' quarters, and wood and coal rooms, are located to the rear...and complete the square inclosing the court."
John S. Billings, Asst. Surgeon, U.S. Army, 1873
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.
Location. 33° 38.09′ N, 107° 0.787′ W. Marker is near San Antonio, New Mexico, in Socorro
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Regionally, this marker is in Southwest New Mexico and in the Rio Grande Valley. It is also in the American Southwest. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also the Republic of Texas.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Commanding Officer's Quarters (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Parade Grounds and Enlisted Quarters About 1867 (about 300 feet away); Officers' Quarters (about 300 feet away); The Buffalo Soldiers (about 300 feet away); Guard House and Sally Port (about 300 feet away); Store Houses (about 400 feet away); Sutler's Row (about 400 feet away); Civilian Life (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.
More about this marker. At Fort Craig Historic Site, an ADA accessible, self-guided interpretive trail is open seven days a week, from 8:00 a.m. to one-hour before sunset. The visitors center is open Thursday through Monday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Also see . . . Fort Craig Historic Site. blm.gov
Fort Craig, established in 1854, was one of the largest and most important frontier forts in the West. Set in the rugged beauty of Socorro County, N.M., it was one of the eight forts situated along the primary north-south road in the Rio Grande(Submitted on August 5, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)Valley. Fort Craig played a crucial role in Indian campaigns and the Civil War.Photographed by James Hulse, July 23, 20242. Company Quarters Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, July 23, 2024
3. The view of the Company Quarters Marker along the trail
Photographed by James Hulse, July 23, 2024
4. The view of the Company Quarters Marker along the trail
Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 7, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
