Camp Cummings

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Camp Cummings (1867-1867) - A Post U.S. Civil War era Camp established in 1867 in Virginia City, Madison County, Montana. Named Camp Cummings after Quartermaster General Colonel Hamilton Cummings. Abandoned in 1867.

History

A volunteer militia camp that was established in 1867 as Montana became a Territory. Rapid growth in Virginia City as a result of a gold discovery there on 26 May 1863. Thousands of gold-seekers rushed to the area, and by 1864 the Virginia City area had some 30,000 residents. Virginia City became the territorial capital (1865-1875) and the Madison County seat. Camp Cummings was a volunteer militia camp built to raise and train an 80-man company in Virginia City. The camp was abandoned later in 1867.

Current Status

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Location: Virginia City, Madison County, Montana.

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Lat: 45.2938889 Long: -111.9452778

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  • Elevation: 5,771'


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Fortification ID:

  • MT0044 - Camp Cummings

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