MILITARY · HISTORICAL MARKER

Camp Rice

Fort Hancock, Texas
· Built in 1884-5
Military
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Camp Rice was planned by Major J.G.C. Lee, chief quartermaster, under Department Commander Brigadier General D.S. Stanley, U.S.A. Captain T.A. Baldwin of the 10th Cavalry served as post commander, Lieutenant E.B. Ives of the 19th Infantry was the officer in charge of construction, and W.S. Pleasants was the contractor.
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