Fort Stanton in Lincoln County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Commanding Officer's Quarters
Building 1
Photographed By William F Haenn, July 18, 2015
1. Commanding Officer's Quarters Marker
Inscription.
Commanding Officer's Quarters. Building 1. During the Army era, the fort’s commander and his family lived in this beautiful stone structure. During the Hospital’s tenure, it was the residence of the Medical Officer in Charge. Over the years, it is the only building that has remained relatively unchanged both inside and out. , “This vast and salubrious stretch of country, which is sometimes alluded to as ‘a land of sand, sagebrush, and cacti' possesses an almost illimitable degree of those very elements which observation and experience have proven to be of the utmost value in the treating of tuberculosis.”, Dr. Francis Crosson, Medical Officer in Charge, 1900
During the Army era, the fort’s commander and his family lived in this beautiful stone structure. During the Hospital’s tenure, it was the residence of the Medical Officer in Charge. Over the years, it is the only building that has remained relatively unchanged both inside and out.
“This vast and salubrious stretch of country, which is sometimes alluded to as ‘a land of sand, sagebrush, and cacti' possesses an almost illimitable degree of those very elements which observation and experience have proven to be of the utmost value in the treating of tuberculosis.”
Dr. Francis Crosson, Medical Officer in Charge, 1900
Location. 33° 29.695′ N, 105° 31.632′ 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. Officer's Quarters (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also
More about this marker. This marker is one of an impressive complement of bronze markers with photo etchings which describe the extensive physical remains in the Fort Stanton, NM National Register Historic District.
4. Group of officers and ladies photo etching on the marker.
Pictured from left: Dr. Joseph R. Gibson (Post Surgeon); Lieut. Orsemus B. Boyd (Co B, 8th Cav); Emil Fritz (Post Trader); Lieut. Casper H. Conrad (Co I, 15th Inf); Capt William McCleave (Co B, 8th Cav); Capt Chambers McKibbin (Co I, 15th Inf); Mrs. McKibbin; Lieut Richard A. Williams (Co B, 8th Cav and Post Adjutant); Mrs. Boyd; and Lawrence G. Murphy (Post Trader).
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2015, by William F Haenn of Fort Clark (Brackettville), Texas. This page has been viewed 442 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 25, 2015, by William F Haenn of Fort Clark (Brackettville), Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.