Plattsburgh in Clinton County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Officers' Mess Plattsburgh Barracks

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, August 12, 2014

1. Officers' Mess Plattsburgh Barracks Marker

Inscription. The stately structures surrounding the parade oval are the facilities of Plattsburgh Barracks, an active U.S. Army Post until 1944. The original installation was built during 1893-97 on the site of a military outpost which was established during the War of 1812. Later expansion of the post continued until the mid 1930's.

This structure marks the northern boundary of the original construction, built in 1894. It housed the Officers' Dining Room and Social Club as well as living quarters for bachelor officers. This was the social center of the post. Here the Regimental Commander and his officers enjoyed respite and entertained visiting dignitaries.

In 1980, the building was renovated and remodeled as part of a major project to preserve and better utilize the facilities of this historic military reservation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1944.

Location. 44° 41.36′ N, 73° 26.905′ W. Marker is in Plattsburgh, New York, in Clinton County. It is on U. S. Oval. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Plattsburgh NY 12903, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, in the Adirondacks & North Country, and in the Champlain Valley. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fort Moreau (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial Chapel (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Brown

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(about 700 feet away); U.S. Fort Brown (about 700 feet away); Fort Scott (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Remarkable One-Armed Joe Forkey (approx. 0.3 miles away); Battle of Plattsburgh Bay (approx. 0.3 miles away); Zephaniah Platt Home (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plattsburgh.

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Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, August 12, 2014

2. Officers' Mess

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 680 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 20, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.