Marker Inscription
Thought to have been established 1853. Used as an outpost hospital of Fort Concho 1874 - 1886.
Historical Marker
Camp Elizabeth
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About this site
Camp Elizabeth is a historical marker in Sterling City, Sterling County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 13 historical markers documented in Sterling County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 15 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.9064, -101.1213 near Sterling City. The nearest cataloged historic site is Site of Town of Cummins (historical marker), about 7.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include Brown House, Brown, R. P., Home, and State Hotel - First State Bank.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5431000661. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
History
Camp Elizabeth began about 1853 as a camp for Texas Rangers on the North Concho River, and in 1874 it was taken over by Fort Concho and used chiefly as an outpost and hospital until it was abandoned in 1886. The subpost included officers' quarters, a hospital, a farrier shop and rock corrals, and archival research indicates it was garrisoned by African American 'Buffalo Soldiers.' The State of Texas placed a Centennial marker at the site in 1936.
Sources: tshaonline.orghmdb.org
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