This is a view of the remains of the barracks. The structure turns right at the point where the dark stain appears in the photo. The hospital is on the right in this view, behind the flag pole and wagon. If you look closly you can see a man standing in the door of the hospital.

The McArthur Children at Fort Selden
The child on the left is Douglas McArthur. His father Arthur commanded Fort Selden. The young man on the right is Arthur McArthur Jr.

In the 19th century, officers' quarters were always grouped in the same area on military posts, and were known collectively as Officers' Row. At Fort Selden, these quarters were opposite the enlisted barracks on the other side of the parade ground. Thus, the main post buildings surrounded the parade ground.

Fort Selden in the late 1880's. This is the original administration structure. Note the two-story portion. This housed the jail. It had a stone foundation that is still prominent among the remains.