North Middleton Township near Carlisle in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Quarters 2
Quarters 2 allegedly sits on the spot of British Colonel John Stanwix’s headquarters that he established in 1757. Stanwix’s camp of regular and provincial troops was the predecessor to Carlisle Barracks. During the Civil War, Confederates occupied the post, which was the site of Confederate General Richard Ewell’s headquarters prior to Gettysburg. Before moving on to Gettysburg, Confederate cavalry commanded by Major General James Ewell Brown (“Jeb”) Stuart set fire to the base. Many of the buildings did not survive, including the Commandant’s quarters on this spot. Within a year the structure was rebuilt.
When the Carlisle Indian Industrial School arrived in 1879, founder and Superintendent Richard Henry Pratt moved into the quarters with his family. In 1913, while home to a succeeding superintendent, the building was renovated, and the large columns were added. After the Indian School was closed in 1918, it became commanding officer’s quarters again. When the Army War College arrived, the Commandant lived in the building. It later became Quarters 2, resident of the Deputy Commandant.
Donated by COL Bobby Towery, AWC Class of 2006; Chief of Staff, 2008-2009; Deputy Commandant, 2009-2013; Lisa, Patrick, Nathan and Princess
Eagle Scout Project by Timothy Loney, Troop 173
Research assistance from Jessica Sheets and the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center
Photographs from USAMHI, Carlisle Barracks Collection and Carlisle Indian Industrial School Photograph Collection
Erected by Donated by COL Bobby Towery, AWC Class of 2006; Chief of Staff, 2008-2009; Deputy Commandant, 2009-2013; Lisa, Patrick, Nathan and Princess.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1757.
Location. 40° 12.484′ N, 77° 10.665′ W. Marker is near Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland County. It is in North Middleton Township. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Lovell Avenue and Guardhouse Lane, on the right when traveling north. The marker is on the sidewalk circling the Parade Grounds within Carlisle Barracks. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 313 Lovell Ave, Carlisle PA 17013, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Quarters 3 (within shouting distance of this marker); Wheelock Bandstand (within shouting distance of this marker); Frederick the Great (within shouting distance of this marker); Army Medical Department Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Coren Apartments (about 300 feet away); The Hessian Powder Magazine (about 400 feet away); Schools housed at Carlisle Barracks during the period 1776-1976 (about 400 feet away); Richard Henry Pratt (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carlisle.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 461 times since then and 53 times this year. Last updated on September 17, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 3, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.