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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1845-1846) - A U.S. Army camp established in 1845 by General [[Zachary Taylor]] in present day Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas. Named after [[William L. Marcy]], secretary of war under President Buchanan. Also known as [[Fort Marcy (2)]] and [[Camp at Corpus Christi]]. Abandoned in 1846. | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1845-1846) - A U.S. Army camp established in 1845 by General [[Zachary Taylor]] in present day Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas. Named after [[William L. Marcy]], secretary of war under President Buchanan. Also known as [[Fort Marcy (2)]] and [[Camp at Corpus Christi]]. Abandoned in 1846. | ||
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Revision as of 06:43, 8 December 2011
Camp Marcy (1845-1846) - A U.S. Army camp established in 1845 by General Zachary Taylor in present day Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas. Named after William L. Marcy, secretary of war under President Buchanan. Also known as Fort Marcy (2) and Camp at Corpus Christi. Abandoned in 1846.
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Camp Marcy History
Current Status
Part of Artesian City Park, Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas
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Location: Artesian City Park, Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas. Maps & Images Lat: 27.799332 Long: -97.394349 |
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 769
Links:
Visited: 7 Dec 2011
Camp Marcy Picture Gallery
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