Indian Prisoners
The fort was a prison for several hundred Plains Indians in 1875-78 (Comanche, Kiowa, Arapahoes, and Cheyenne) and in 1886-87 (Chiricahua Apaches). Originally confined in these casemates, they were soon moved to the terreplein to live in wooden structures or tents. Educational work with the Indians that began here eventually led to the founding of Carlisle Indian School.
Marker can be reached from South Castillo Drive (State Highway A1A), on the right when traveling north.
Courtesy hmdb.org
