Headquarters Plattsburgh Barracks

The Administration Building stands at the apex of the parade ground and surrounding structures of Plattsburgh Barracks, an active U.S. Army post until 1944. It overlooks the site of the earthen fortification Fort Moreau which, flanked by similar Forts Brown and Scott, defined the American line during the pivotal Battle of Plattsburgh in the War of 1812. Just to the southeast is the site of the old post, which dates to 1814. Amid rumors during the late 1880's that the post was to be abandoned, public pressure for an ongoing military presence is said to have strongly influenced the eventual construction of this permanent installation in 1893. The offices of the commander and his staff were located here, along with the post mess hall originally. A marble tablet in the entryway honors men of the 21st Infantry Regiment who lost their lives in Cuba during the Spanish-American War.

Plattsburgh, New York · United States