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

Hospital Administration

Building 7

Photographed by William F Haenn, July 18, 2015

1. Hospital Administration Marker

Inscription. T.B. Patients in front of the hospital administration building.

This building was constructed of local stone by troops of the 1st Dragoons and 8th Infantry as a barracks in 1855. It was utilized in that capacity until the fort was closed by the Army in 1896. In 1900, it received its most interesting architectural features and became the administration building for the hospital.

‘The brass bell in the Administration building called the hospital patients to receive their daily supply of medications and was one of the social gathering areas for the men.’

Jack C. Brooks, child at Fort Stanton in the 1930’s

Erected 2014 by Fort Stanton Historic Site.

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

Location. 33° 29.649′ N, 105° 31.562′ W. Marker is in Fort Stanton, New Mexico, in Lincoln County. It is on Parade Ground near State Road 220. This marker faces the parade ground and is only accessible by walking. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Stanton NM 88323, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New Mexico’s Pecos Valley. It is also in the American Southwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Comanchería,

and the Republic of Texas.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Guardhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Barracks / Dining Hall (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Fort Administration Building (within shouting distance of this marker); TB Tent Cottages (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Stanton Medical Center (within shouting distance of this marker); New Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); Buildings 17 - 20 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Community House (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.

Regarding Hospital Administration. The building now serves as the Visitor Center for the Fort Stanton Historic Site and houses the Fort's museum exhibits.

Hospital Administration Building (Fort Stanton Historic Site Visitor Center and Museum) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William F Haenn, July 18, 2015

2. Hospital Administration Building (Fort Stanton Historic Site Visitor Center and Museum)

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 497 times since then and 11 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.