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Revision as of 21:17, 3 March 2014
Camp Tampa (1898-1898) - The primary Spanish American War organization and embarkation camp in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, established in 1898. Abandoned in 1898.
History of Camp Tampa
Tampa was originally designated along with New Orleans and Mobile as an embarkation point for the expected invasion of Cuba during the Spanish American War. New Orleans and Mobile proved to be unhealthy spots for large numbers of troops and Tampa became the main port. The Tampa area became the organizing place for the 5th Army Corps which was composed mainly of regular troops (about 33,000 troops per Corps) and later the 4th Army Corps that was originally organized at Camp Wheeler also moved to Tampa.
As the troops arrived at Tampa a series of tent camps were established to house them, Camp Tampa was the primary camp.
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Current Status
No remains in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida.
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Location: Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida. Maps & Images Lat: 27.968407 Long: -82.465239 |
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