Lee's Quarters

Photographed by Linda Walcroft, June 21, 2008

1. Lee's Quarters Marker

Inscription. Robert E. Lee, future Confederate General, was stationed at Fort Monroe 1831-1834 as a lieutenant of engineers. He had almost complete charge of construction and put the finishing touches on the fort. Lee's first child was born here in 1832.

Erected 1989.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Military • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 37° 0.143′ N, 76° 18.54′ W. Marker was in Hampton, Virginia. It was in Fort Monroe. It was on Bernard Road 0.1 miles Bernard and Mathews Lane, on the left when traveling east. The marker stood across from the Casemate Museum in front of one of two identical buildings. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: Quarters 17, Fort Monroe VA 23651, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was on the Peninsula

and in Coastal Virginia.

It was also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Tidewater.

Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Fort Monroe (a few steps from this marker); Confinement of Jefferson Davis (within shouting distance of this marker); Honoring Dr. John J. Craven (within shouting distance of this marker); Lieutenant John Trout Greble (within shouting distance of this marker); John Mitchel (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Retreat / Courtesies (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fort Monroe (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hampton.

Other markers no longer nearby. 3 – Inch Ordnance Rifle (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); 12-Pounder Howitzer (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Spanish 1-½-Pounder (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Lantaka (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); 12-Pounder Gun-Howitzer (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); 14 – Pounder James Rifle (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Austrian 6-Pounder Gun (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Austrian 6-Pounder Gun (was within shouting distance

Photographed by Linda Walcroft, June 21, 2008

2. Lee's Quarters Marker

of this marker but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Lantaka (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

More about this marker. Fort Monroe is a U.S. military base which is scheduled to close in 2011. Until then, expect to go through a security gate at the entrance to the base. Identification and vehicle registration are required. Signs will direct you to the historic Casemate Museum.

Regarding Lee's Quarters. The building contains several dwelling units.

Also see . . .
1. Fort Monroe (Stone Fort) National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (pdf file). (Submitted on August 19, 2019.)
2. Fort Monroe National Monument, National Park Service. (Submitted on August 19, 2019.)

National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, August 15, 2018

3. Lee's Quarters Marker

Viewing east towards the marker.

Lee's Quarters image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Linda Walcroft, June 21, 2008

4. Lee's Quarters

Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2008, by Linda Walcroft of Woodstock, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,902 times since then and 46 times this year. Last updated on May 7, 2026, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 28, 2008, by Linda Walcroft of Woodstock, Virginia. 3. submitted on August 19, 2019. 4. submitted on June 28, 2008, by Linda Walcroft of Woodstock, Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.