| Marker Number |
1976 |
| Atlas Number |
5271001976 |
| Marker Title |
Fort Clark Guardhouse |
| Index Entry |
Fort Clark Guardhouse |
| Address |
152 McClernand Dr. |
| City |
Brackettville |
| County |
Kinney |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
362173 |
| UTM Northing |
3242644 |
| Subject Codes |
buildings; jails and prisons; forts; military topics |
| Marker Year |
1962 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
| Marker Location |
Fort Clark Springs, Old Guardhouse Museum, NE corner of McClernand Dr. and Baylor St. |
| Private Property |
|
| Marker Condition |
|
| Marker Size |
12" x 16" Plate & Medallion |
| Marker Text |
Established in 1852, Fort Clark was manned by varying troop strengths over the years. This guardhouse was built in the 1870s during a period of fort expansion. A new stockade was built in 1942 to relieve overcrowding, and the guardhouse became headquarters for the military police. Built of limestone blocks, the building reflects an adoption of military design to local materials and climate, and retains its 1930s appearance. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1962 |
