Camp Rilea
Camp Rilea (1927-Present) - Established in 1927 as an Oregon National Guard summer training area named Camp Clatsop. Name was changed to Camp Rilea in 1959 after Maj. Gen. Thomas E. Rilea, Adjutant General of Oregon .
Camp Rilea History
Camp was federalized 1940-1947 for World War II but reverted back to state control at the end of that period.
Current Status
Active Oregon National Guard training area and heliport.
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Location: Patriot Way, Warrenton, Or 97416 Maps & Images Lat: 46.122987 Long: -123.93342 |
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, 150-151
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