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Married Officers' Quarters 8-9

Brackettville, Kinney County

Marker Text

This single-story duplex once served as housing for married officers and their families at Fort Clark. The U.S. Army fort, established in 1852 to defend the western frontier of Texas and the border with Mexico, saw significant growth in the 1870s. To accommodate a regimental size garrison, the Army constructed living quarters such as this particular house. Built by 1875 out of uncoursed, rough-cut limestone, the building features a cross-hipped roof, interior chimneys with double fireplaces and a distinctive U-shape. The fort closed in 1944 and later owners transformed the quarters into a single family home. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2006

Marker Details

Address 8 Colony Row
Location Description 8 Colony Row
Marker # 13643
Dedicated 2006
Size, Type 12" x 16"
Code buildings; forts
Latitude, Longitude 29.306121, -100.422123

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