Camp Marcy

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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Artesian Park Site of Camp Marcy in Downtown Corpus Christi

Camp Marcy History

Camp Marcy was established as the first Federal post in the new state of Texas. Texas was annexed into the Union on 29 Dec 1845 by Congress. Camp Marcy was established on 15 Aug 1845 and preceded the official annexation and was in operation when Texas was officially annexed on 19 Feb 1846. General Zachary Taylor moved his command to Corpus Christi from St. Joseph's Island and

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 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 769

Links:

• North American Forts - Camp Marcy

Visited: 7 Dec 2011

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