Hays in Ellis County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Enlisted Barracks
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 20, 2012
1. Enlisted Barracks Marker
Four enlisted barracks were hastily assembled during the winter of 1867-1868. They faced the parade ground on three sides. Each barrack held a company of 60 to 100 men and consisted of two squad rooms, a room for the first sergeant, and a small storeroom. The mess hall and kitchen were located in back of the barrack buildings.
Quartermaster First Lieutenant Frank Baldwin requested the addition of washrooms to the barracks in May 1870. “The men now have to wash in the open air, consequently having no opportunity offered them of washing their persons… I therefore consider it a necessity to have the wash room built.” A short time later the request was approved at a cost of $548.40.
Erected by Kansas Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1870.
Location. 38° 51.761′ N, 99° 20.602′ W. Marker is in Hays, Kansas, in Ellis County. Marker is on the grounds of Fort Hays State Historic Site, off US Hwy 163 Alternate.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Officers' Row (a few steps from this marker); Fort Hays - Fort Dodge Road Trailhead (a few steps from this marker); Parade Ground (a few steps from this marker); Fort Hays (within shouting distance of this marker); Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Elizabeth Bacon Custer (within shouting distance of this marker); Outhouses (within shouting distance of this marker); Commanding Officer's House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hays.
Also see . . .
1. Fort Hays State Historic Site. (Submitted on September 23, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Fort Hays State Historic Site. (Submitted on September 23, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Unknown, undated
2. Enlisted Barracks Photo on Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 20, 2012
3. Enlisted Barracks Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 20, 2012
4. Enlisted Barracks Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 461 times since then and 113 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 23, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
