TX-3674 Officers Quarters is a photograph by Jason O Watson which was uploaded on March 21st, 2014.
TX-3674 Officers Quarters
OFFICERS' QUARTERS
Built in 1867 of lumber cut from cottonwoods growing in nearby river bottoms. One of 5 original officers' quarters.... more
Title
TX-3674 Officers Quarters
Artist
Jason O Watson
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photograph
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OFFICERS' QUARTERS
Built in 1867 of lumber cut from cottonwoods growing in nearby river bottoms. One of 5 original officers' quarters. Outlasted fort's barracks and stables, which were built of small vertical timbers (pickets). Style typical of 19th century army posts in the west. Only one left standing the United States. Among men quartered here was General Ranald S. MacKenzie, who sent Indians back to reservations, 1871-74. Restored by City of Jacksboro. Maintained by Girl Scouts. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1964.
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March 21st, 2014
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