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Revision as of 21:25, 26 November 2007
Camp Alvord (1864 - 1866) - Established 1864 by Capt. George E. Curry and troops of the 1st Oregon Volunteer Cavalry and named after Brig. Gen. Benjamin Alvord. Abandoned 25 May 1866.
Camp Alvord History
The post was abandoned in Sep 1864 and reestablished by Capt. F.B. Sprague and Capt. Borland 5 Sep 1865. Camp was again abandoned 25 May 1866 and the troops moved to nearby Camp C.F. Smith.
Current Status
Unknown
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Location: Near Andrews, Oregon Maps & Images Lat: 42.5043 Long: -118.5724 |
Sources:
- 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 141
- Oregon Military History, Forts-Camps-Roads
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