Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Quadrangle: Quartermaster Depot
1876–1878
Photographed by James Hulse, August 18, 2026
1. The Quadrangle: Quartermaster Depot Marker
The Quadrangle originally designed as a QM Depot, was erected under Act of Congress in A.D. 1876–1878. On 22 Dec. 1879, the QM Depot moved from the Alamo, San Antonio, into its new quarters in the Quadrangle.
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The Quadrangle was entered into the National Register of Historic Places on July 30, 1974.
Erected by Fort Sam Houston Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical date for this entry is July 30, 1974.
Location. 29° 26.669′ N, 98° 27.742′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Fort Sam Houston. It is at the intersection of Liscum Road and Staff Post Road on Liscum Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1405 E Grayson St, Jbsa Ft Sam Houston TX 78234, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Texas. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cannon and the Tower (here, next to this marker); Operation Encore: The Monte della Torraccia–Monte Castello Line (within shouting distance of this marker); The Quadrangle: Hub of Military Activity in Texas (within shouting distance of this marker); Water Features (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Sally Port (about 300 feet away); The Quadrangle Oak (about 300 feet away); Camp John Wise (about 400 feet away); M-3 Antitank Gun 37mm Towed (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.
More about this marker. Fort Sam Houston is an active military installation. Appropriate identification is required for access
Photographed by James Hulse, August 18, 2026
2. The Quadrangle: Quartermaster Depot Marker
The entrance to the tower with the markers on the left side.
Photographed by James Hulse, August 18, 2026
3. The Quadrangle: Quartermaster Depot Marker
The view of the markers and tower from the Sally Port.
Photographed by James Hulse, August 18, 2026
4. The Quadrangle: Quartermaster Depot Marker
The view of the entrance to the Quadrangle.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 21, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
