Historical Marker
Fort Clark Guardhouse
Historical marker location:
152 McClernand Dr., Brackettville, Texas
( on northeast corner of McClernand and Baylor Street, Fort Clark Springs, Brackettville)
Marker installed: 1962
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.