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

Officer's Quarters

Building 3

Photographed By William F Haenn, July 18, 2015

1. Officer's Quarters Marker

Inscription. This building was constructed in 1883 of adobe. It was designed to house two officers and their families. During the hospital years, it was used as doctor’s housing, boasting two finely appointed apartments.

What a privilege it was to be stationed at this high facility. Only doctors were sent there who had pulmonary disease, and so were not required to work very hard. The cool air, the beautiful starlit nights, the riding horses, the mountain trails, the cattle, the wild game, the trout fishing, victory gardening, the golf course and many other forms of recreation available were all a joy I shall never forget.

Dr. Albert C. Rood, 1944

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 1883.

Location. 33° 29.711′ N, 105° 31.607′ W. Marker is in Fort Stanton, New Mexico, in Lincoln County. Marker can be reached from 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Officer’s Quarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Commanding Officer's Quarters

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); New Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Stanton Medical Center (within shouting distance of this marker); CCC Camp/German Internment Camp (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Officer's Quarters (about 400 feet away); Barracks / Dining Hall (about 400 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.

Officer's Quarters Fort Stanton NM image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William F Haenn, July 18, 2015

2. Officer's Quarters Fort Stanton NM

Historic photo of officer's quarters (right forground) described by the marker. image. Click for full size.

circa 1890s

3. Historic photo of officer's quarters (right forground) described by the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2015, by William F Haenn of Fort Clark (Brackettville), Texas. This page has been viewed 356 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 22, 2015, by William F Haenn of Fort Clark (Brackettville), Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.