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Staff Officers' Quarters

Brackettville, Kinney County

Marker Text

The U.S. Army built nine stone officers' quarters at Fort Clark beginning in 1873. The need soon arose for additional housing for senior staff officers, and this building was constructed in 1888. Built in a T-plan, the two-story stone duplex features a full width front porch and is a good example of military standard housing adapted to the materials and climate of the region. Among the house's residents was General George S. Patton. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1990

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Colony ROW between quarters Nos. 22 and 25, Ft. Clark Springs, Brackettville
Marker # 5086
Dedicated 1990
Size, Type 16" x 12" Plate & Medallion
Code houses, residential buildings; military topics
Latitude, Longitude 28.304715, -100.424169

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