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== History == | == History == | ||
The camp was established as a WWII small arms range for the trainees at [[Camp Plauche]] at New Orleans. After the war it was used by both the Army and the Louisiana National Guard. In the 1960s it was converted into the tactical training center for the troops at [[Camp Leroy Johnson|Camp Leroy Johnson]]. | [[File:Camp Villere Buildings.jpeg|thumb|left|400px|Camp Villere Building Layout.]] | ||
The camp was established as a WWII small arms range for the trainees at [[Camp Plauche]] at New Orleans. After the war, it was used by both the Army and the Louisiana National Guard. In the 1960s it was converted into the tactical training center for the troops at [[Camp Leroy Johnson|Camp Leroy Johnson]]. | |||
The 1,710-acre camp area contained barracks, mess hall, gun ranges, and an airfield. | The 1,710-acre camp area contained barracks, mess hall, gun ranges, and an airfield. | ||
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== Current Status == | == Current Status == | ||
Active Louisiana National Guard post. Now approximately 1,850 acres, with approximately 1,500 acres protected and preserved through an agreement with the Nature Conservancy. | Active Louisiana National Guard post. Now approximately 1,850 acres, with approximately 1,500 acres protected and preserved through an agreement with the Nature Conservancy. | ||
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'''GPS Locations:''' | '''GPS Locations:''' | ||
* {{GPSLinkLong|Lat=30.31102|Lon=-89.81439}} | * {{GPSLinkLong|Lat=30.31102|Lon=-89.81439}} Camp Villere | ||
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[[Category:Louisiana All]] | [[Category:Louisiana All]] | ||
[[Category:Louisiana Camps]] | [[Category:Louisiana Camps]] | ||
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[[Category:Louisiana St. Tammany Parish]] | [[Category:Louisiana St. Tammany Parish]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:23, 13 October 2020
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History The camp was established as a WWII small arms range for the trainees at Camp Plauche at New Orleans. After the war, it was used by both the Army and the Louisiana National Guard. In the 1960s it was converted into the tactical training center for the troops at Camp Leroy Johnson. The 1,710-acre camp area contained barracks, mess hall, gun ranges, and an airfield.
Current StatusActive Louisiana National Guard post. Now approximately 1,850 acres, with approximately 1,500 acres protected and preserved through an agreement with the Nature Conservancy.
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