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'''{{PAGENAME}} (1909-Present)''' - Established as [[Camp Benson]] after Governor [[Frank W. Benson]], but was later renamed Camp Withycombe during [[World War I]] for Governor [[James Withycombe]]. | '''{{PAGENAME}} (1909-Present)''' - Established as [[Camp Benson]] after Governor [[Frank W. Benson]], but was later renamed Camp Withycombe during [[World War I]] for Governor [[James Withycombe]]. | ||
=={{PAGENAME}} History== | =={{PAGENAME}} History== | ||
Originally known as the Clackamas Rifle Range it was established as a training camp in 1909 and expanded during [[World War I]]. During World War I it served as a headquarters for the National Guard , a central supply depot and training center. | Originally known as the Clackamas Rifle Range it was established as a training camp in 1909 and expanded during [[World War I]]. During [[World War I]] it served as a headquarters for the National Guard , a central supply depot and training center. | ||
In the 1930's the camp became a supply depot. Some of the buildings on the camp property, such as the Adjutant General's house (1938), were built by the WPA during this period. | |||
The camp still serves as a training facility, supply depot, and equipment repair facility for the National Guard but the rifle range is now closed. | The camp still serves as a training facility, supply depot, and equipment repair facility for the National Guard but the rifle range is now closed. | ||
==Current Status== | ==Current Status== | ||
Active Oregon National Guard post. | Active Oregon National Guard post. | ||
Revision as of 19:09, 4 November 2007
Camp Withycombe (1909-Present) - Established as Camp Benson after Governor Frank W. Benson, but was later renamed Camp Withycombe during World War I for Governor James Withycombe.
Camp Withycombe History
Originally known as the Clackamas Rifle Range it was established as a training camp in 1909 and expanded during World War I. During World War I it served as a headquarters for the National Guard , a central supply depot and training center.
In the 1930's the camp became a supply depot. Some of the buildings on the camp property, such as the Adjutant General's house (1938), were built by the WPA during this period.
The camp still serves as a training facility, supply depot, and equipment repair facility for the National Guard but the rifle range is now closed.
Current Status
Active Oregon National Guard post.
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Location: East of I-205 in Clackamas (South-East of Clackamas Town Center) near Portland, Oregon. Maps & Images Lat: 45.410788 Long: -122.558541 |
Sources:
- Oregon Military History, Forts-Camps-Roads
- McArthur, Lewis A. & McArthur, Lewis L., Oregon Geographic Names, Oregon Historical Society Press; 7 edition (December 2003), 1073 pages, ISBN 0875952771, ISBN 978-0875952772, page 154
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