Fort Stanton in Lincoln County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Fort Administration Building

Building 9

Photographed By William F Haenn, July 18, 2015

1. Fort Administration Building Marker

Inscription. This building, like most others on the parade ground, was first constructed in 1855 as a single story, stone structure. It included an Adjutant’s office, library, and guard house. Later remodels added a second floor and arched porch. It was known as the amusement building by the hospital and included a general store, telephone exchange, post office and a 174 seat theater on the second floor.

‘Movies were shown two nights a week, one for the patients and the next for the staff. Admission was a dime for adults and a nickel for kids’

Dana Kusianovich Henderson, Resident

Erected 2014 by Fort Stanton Historic Site.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.

Location. 33° 29.639′ N, 105° 31.588′ W. Marker is in Fort Stanton, New Mexico, in Lincoln County. Marker can be reached from Parade Ground near State Road 220. Marker faces the parade ground and is accessible only by foot. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Stanton NM 88323, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Guardhouse (a few steps from this marker); Hospital Administration (within shouting distance of this marker); Barracks / Dining Hall

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Nurse's Quarters (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); TB Tent Cottages (about 300 feet away); Commissary Warehouse (about 300 feet away); Fort Stanton Medical Center (about 300 feet away); New Hospital (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Stanton.

More about this marker. This marker is one of an impressive complement of bronze markers with photo etchings which describe the extensive physical remains of historic Fort Stanton, New Mexico.

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Photographed By William F Haenn, July 18, 2015

2. Fort Administration Building

Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2015, by William F Haenn of Fort Clark (Brackettville), Texas. This page has been viewed 347 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 20, 2015, by William F Haenn of Fort Clark (Brackettville), Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.