Camp Jefferson Davis

Camp Jefferson Davis (1848-1848) - A Mexican War Camp first established in 1848 in East Pascagoula, Jackson County, Mississippi. Named Camp Jefferson Davis after Jefferson Davis (Cullum 530). Abandoned in 1848.

History of Camp Jefferson Davis

Established in July 1848 at the end of the Mexican War by Bvt Major General David E. Twiggs with parts of six regiments and the 2nd U.S. Dragoons (1,949 men total). Camp Jefferson Davis was created in East Pascagoula , Mississippi to handle part of the troops returning from the Mexican War. Nearby Camp Lawson on Greenwood Island contained a large hospital to care for returning wounded.

Troops began leaving in August 1848 and by November 1848 nearly all had been processed to other posts.

Current Status

No remains in East Pascagoula, Jackson County, Mississippi.

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Location: East Pascagoula, Jackson County, Mississippi. Map point is approximate. Maps & Images Lat: 30.3425 Long: -88.5251 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: ....'

Sources:

• Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 445

Links:

• North American Forts - Camp Jefferson Davis
• Davis Wikipedia - Camp Jefferson Davis
• Roots Web - Camp Jefferson Davis
• Jackson County - Camp Jefferson Davis

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