Camp Recovery

Camp Recovery (1820-1821) - A U.S. Army post established in 1820 as a convalescent camp for soldiers from nearby Fort Scott (3). Located by present day Recover, Decatur County, Georgia. Abandoned in 1821.

Camp Recovery History

Established 15 Sep 1820 as a medical camp for the treatment of soldiers from nearby Fort Scott (3). Many of the soldiers at Fort Scott (3) suffered from malaria and dysentery contracted as a result of the poor location of the post. Camp recovery was established on higher ground away from the river and about three miles from the fort. A cemetery was also established nearby for the soldiers that died here.

Current Status

Private property east of Recovery, Decatur County, Georgia

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Location: Recovery, Decatur County, Georgia. Maps & Images Lat: 30.754005 Long: -84.731688 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 220'

Sources:

• Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 234

Links:

• North American Forts - Camp Recovery
• Camp Recovery Marker

Visited: Vicinity 19 Jan 2012

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