Camp Tampa

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. Regular Army camps were located in Tampa Heights on both the east and west sides of Florida Avenue.

Additional Camps at Tampa

Camp at Palmetto Beach - 1st Florida Volunteer Infantry Camp Florida (name Change) Camp Desoto (name Change) Camp Mitchell Camp Rogers - Artillery Camp Wrenn - near Port Tampa City Fort Brooke

5th Army Corps Units at Camp Tampa

1st Division	2nd Division	3rd Division
1st Brigade 6th U.S. Infantry 16th U.S. Infantry 71st New York Infantry 2nd Brigade 2nd U.S. Infantry 10th U.S. Infantry 21st U.S. Infantry 3rd Brigade 9th U.S. Infantry 13th U.S. Infantry 24th U.S. Infantry	1st Brigade 8th U.S. Infantry 22nd U.S. Infantry 2nd Massachusetts Infantry 2nd Brigade 1st U.S. Infantry 4th U.S. Infantry 25th U.S. Infantry 3rd Brigade 7th U.S. Infantry 12th U.S. Infantry 17th U.S. Infantry	1st Brigade 3rd U.S. Cavalry 6th U.S. Cavalry 9th U.S. Cavalry 2nd Brigade 1st U.S. Cavalry 10th U.S. Cavalry 10th U.S. Cavalry Mountain Gun Det. 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry Artillery Battalion 1st U.S. Artillery, Bty E & K 2nd U.S. Artillery, Bty A & F

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 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: .....'

Sources:

Links:

• North American Forts - Camp Tampa
• U.S. Gen Net - Camp Tampa

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