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Commanding Officer's Quarters

Brackettville, Kinney County

Marker Text

Fort Clark was established as a U.S. Army garrison in June 1852. Nine structures designed by U.S. Army engineers were built in 1873-1874 to house the fort's officers. This house served the fort's commanding officers, including Col. Ranald S. Mackenzie and Gen. Jonathan M. Wainwright. Architectural features include a central entry, wood-frame porch, six-over-six windows, second floor dormers, and four large chimneys with sculpted caps. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1963

Marker Details

Address
Location Description No. 29 colony row, Ft. Clark Springs, Brackettville
Marker # 1001
Dedicated 1988
Size, Type 16" x 12" Plate & Medallion
Code houses, residential buildings; military topics
Latitude, Longitude 29.304158, -100.422507

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