Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Ft. Sam Houston Quadrangle and Staff Post
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 31, 2010
1. Ft. Sam Houston Quadrangle and Staff Post Marker
The Quadrangle, a scaled-down version of Jeffersonville Depot in Indiana, was begun in 1876 and originally served as a Quartermaster Depot and Headquarters for the Department of Texas. Designed as a fortress-like building with both one and two stories surrounding a water/watchtower, it was sited on the highest available ground to take advantage of the summer breezes. The grounds in the middle of the Quadrangle, encompassing roughly eight acres, were planed and planted with ornamental trees.
The Staff Post, developed in 1881 as permanent officers' quarters, was arranged in an L-shape around a parade ground that opened to the south onto Grayson Street, thus providing a connection to surrounding civilian neighborhoods. Prominent San Antonio architect Alfred Giles designed these quarters in the Italianate style. The largest of these quarters (Building No. 6) has always been occupied by the commanding general, the senior officer on post.
Erected by Fort Sam Houston.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Government & Politics • Landmarks • Man-Made Features
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Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 29° 26.607′ N, 98° 27.819′ W. Marker was in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It was in Fort Sam Houston. It was at the intersection of Liscum Road and Staff Post Road, on the right when traveling south on Liscum Road. Marker is about 100 feet from the SW corner of the Quadrangle. Access is restricted due to Fort Sam Houston being an active military installation. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Jbsa Ft Sam Houston TX 78234, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in South Texas. It was also in the American South. Globally, it was in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: The Quadrangle and the Staff Post
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 31, 2010
2. Ft. Sam Houston Quadrangle and Staff Post Marker
Quadrangle in background, looking NE.
Another marker is no longer nearby. M-1905 Field Gun (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 31, 2010
3. Quadrangle Photo on Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 31, 2010
4. Staff Post (Bldg No. 6) Photo on Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,832 times since then and 84 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 12, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
