Camp Kearny (2)

Camp Kearny (2) (1917-1919) - A World War I U.S. Army training Camp established in 1917 on present day Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego County, California. Named Camp Kearny after Brigadier General Stephen Watts Kearny. Abandoned in 1919.

History of Camp Kearny

Established 18 Jul 1917 as one of 32 training camps in preparation for World War I. Built out as a tent camp with few temporary World War I type buildings. The camp processed more than 65,000 troops headed for the front in Europe before it was converted into a demobilization center to process the returning troops.

Closed and salvaged in 1919. The Navy took possession of the site and developed into the present Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.

Current Status

The site is part of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego County, California.

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Location: Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego County, California. Maps & Images Lat: 32.867778 Long: -117.141667 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 478'

Sources:

Links:

• North American Forts - Camp Kearny
• Wikipedia - Camp Kearny
• California Military Museum - Camp Kearny

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