Marker Inscription
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.
About this site
Officers Quarters is a historical marker in Jacksboro, Jack County, dedicated in 1964. It is one of 31 historical markers documented in Jack County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 37 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.1949, -98.1506 near Jacksboro. The nearest cataloged historic site is Fort Richardson (historical marker), about 1.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Lost Battalion, Mobilization Site of Battery F of World War II's, Dosher, James B., and Jacksboro's First Railroad Depot.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5237003674. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
