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'''{{PAGENAME}} (1898-1898)''' - Established 29 Apr 1898 on the racetrack grounds of Irvington Park in Portland and named after then President William McKinley. Probably disestablished 19 may 1898 when federal property was removed. | '''{{PAGENAME}} (1898-1898)''' - Established 29 Apr 1898 on the racetrack grounds of Irvington Park in Portland and named after then President William McKinley. Probably disestablished 19 may 1898 when federal property was removed. | ||
=={{PAGENAME}} History== | =={{PAGENAME}} History== | ||
Camp McKinley was established to house the Federalized Oregon National Guard, [[2nd Oregon Volunteer Infantry]], in response to the start of the [[Spanish American War]]. On 11 May 1898, the regiment boarded a train bound for San Francisco where they shipped out to the Philippines. They spent 12 months fighting in the Philippines and returned home to a hero's welcome | Camp McKinley was established to house the Federalized Oregon National Guard, [[2nd Oregon Volunteer Infantry]], in response to the start of the [[Spanish American War]]. On 11 May 1898, the regiment boarded a train bound for San Francisco where they shipped out to the Philippines. They spent 12 months fighting in the Philippines and returned home to a hero's welcome Jul 1899. | ||
==Current Status== | ==Current Status== | ||
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Revision as of 13:02, 4 November 2007
Camp McKinley (1) (1898-1898) - Established 29 Apr 1898 on the racetrack grounds of Irvington Park in Portland and named after then President William McKinley. Probably disestablished 19 may 1898 when federal property was removed.
Camp McKinley (1) History
Camp McKinley was established to house the Federalized Oregon National Guard, 2nd Oregon Volunteer Infantry, in response to the start of the Spanish American War. On 11 May 1898, the regiment boarded a train bound for San Francisco where they shipped out to the Philippines. They spent 12 months fighting in the Philippines and returned home to a hero's welcome Jul 1899.
Current Status
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Location: Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon Maps & Images Lat: 45.54222 Long: -122.65611 |
Sources:
- Oregon Military History, Forts-Camps-Roads
- 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 149-150.
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