Historic Structures Report, Part II, Historical Data: HB-40, Quartermaster Corral
Levy B. 1968. Historic Structures Report, Part II, Historical Data: HB-40, Quartermaster Corral. Historic Structure Report. U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
This report concerns the Quartermaster Corral (HB-40) of the Fort Davis National Memorial. In operation from 1854-1891, Fort Davis serves as one of the greatest examples of a typical frontier military outpost of the U.S. military in the 19th century. HB-40 was constructed in 1867-1868 after the United State military's reoccupation of the fort. After years of degradation, the original Corral was demolished in 1879. Construction on the replacement likely started immediately after the original's demolition, and was completed by 1882. The report contends that he Corral is a most significant structure because it was the shipping center for the subposts guarding the Rio Grande, as well as for Fort Davis. It is located directly on the Overland Trail, the presence of which was a fundamental reason for locating the post on its present site. The story of transport and logistics, little understood by the visitor, should be interpreted at this point. The Quartermaster Corral contained the shops of the military artisans such as the plumber, carpenter, painter, blacksmith, etc., and the restoration of these compartments will permit elaboration on the supply and transportation theme.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Levy, Benjamin
- Date of Issue
- 1968-06-30
- Publisher
- U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
- Units
- FODA , IMR
- Keywords
- adobe, corral, fort, frontier, military, supply, transportation
- Subjects
- CRIS-HS: 060077: Quartermaster's Corral Foundation