Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Lee's Quarters

Photographed By Linda Walcroft, June 21, 2008

1. Lee's Quarters Marker

Inscription. Robert E. Lee, future Confederate General, was stationed at Fort Monroe 1831-1834 as a lieutenant of engineers. He had almost complete charge of construction and put the finishing touches on the fort. Lee's first child was born here in 1832.

Erected 1989.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Military • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.

Location. 37° 0.143′ N, 76° 18.54′ W. Marker is in Hampton, Virginia. It is in Fort Monroe. Marker is on Bernard Road, 0.1 miles Bernard and Mathews Lane, on the left when traveling east. Marker is across from the Casemate Museum in front of one of two identical buildings. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Quarters 17, Fort Monroe VA 23651, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Monroe (a few steps from this marker); 3 – Inch Ordnance Rifle (within shouting distance of this marker); 12-Pounder Howitzer (within shouting distance of this marker); Spanish 1-½ Pounder (within shouting distance of this marker); Lantaka (within shouting distance of this marker); Confinement of Jefferson Davis (within shouting distance

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of this marker); 12-Pounder Gun-Howitzer (within shouting distance of this marker); Honoring Dr. John J. Craven (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hampton.

More about this marker. Fort Monroe is a U.S. military base which is scheduled to close in 2011. Until then, expect to go through a security gate at the entrance to the base. Identification and vehicle registration are required. Signs will direct you to the historic Casemate Museum.

Regarding Lee's Quarters. The building contains several dwelling units.

Also see . . .
1. Fort Monroe (Stone Fort) National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (pdf file). (Submitted on August 19, 2019.)
2. Fort Monroe National Monument, National Park Service. (Submitted on August 19, 2019.)

Photographed By Linda Walcroft, June 21, 2008

2. Lee's Quarters Marker

National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, August 15, 2018

3. Lee's Quarters Marker

Viewing east towards the marker.

Lee's Quarters image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Linda Walcroft, June 21, 2008

4. Lee's Quarters

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2008, by Linda Walcroft of Woodstock, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,434 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 28, 2008, by Linda Walcroft of Woodstock, Virginia. 3. submitted on August 19, 2019. 4. submitted on June 28, 2008, by Linda Walcroft of Woodstock, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.