Camp Alvord

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Camp Alvord (1864 - 1866) - Established by Capt. George E. Curry and troops of the 1st Oregon Volunteer Cavalry and named after Brig. Gen. Benjamin Alvord. The post was abandoned in Sep 1864 and reestablished by Capt. F.B. Sprague and Capt. Borland in Sep 1865. Camp was again abandoned in Jun 1966 and the troops moved to nearby Camp C.F. Smith.

Camp Alvord History

Current Status

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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

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