Camp Alden

Camp Alden (1853-1853) - Established early in 1853 by General Joseph Lane after the battle of Evans Creek, 24 Aug 1853. Named after Captain Bradly R. Alden, 4th U.S. Infantry, who was wounded in that battle. The camp was abandoned after a few weeks in favor of Fort Lane (1). Current Status Unknown {"selectable":false,"width":"500"} Location: Near Upper Table Rock which is near White City in Jackson County, Oregon. Exact location is not known. Maps & Images Lat: 42.43320 Long: -122.88450 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: Sources: Hart, Herbert M., Tour Guide to Old Western Forts, Pruett Publishing Co., Boulder CO, 1980, ISBN 0-87108-568-2, page 132 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 140 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 661 Links: North American Forts - Camp Alden Visited: No