Camp Wikoff
Camp Wikoff (1898-1898) - A Spanish American War Camp first established in 1898 on Montauk Point, Suffolk County, New York. Established as an isolation camp for returning soldiers from service in Cuba and Puerto Rico during the Spanish American War. Named Camp Wikoff after Colonel Charles Wikoff, 22nd U,S, Infantry, who was killed during the Spanish American War in the assaults on San Juan Heights, Cuba. Abandoned in 1898.
History of Camp Wikoff
Established in August 1898 as an isolation camp for returning soldiers from service in Cuba and Puerto Rico during the Spanish American War.
Abandoned in 28 Oct 1898.
Current Status
Part of Montauk County Park, Montauk Point, Suffolk County, New York.
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Location: Montauk Point, Suffolk County, New York. Maps & Images Lat: 41.0552786 Long: -71.9001532 |
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 592
Links:
- North American Forts - Camp Wikoff
- [Theodore Roosevelt County Park Wikipedia - Theodore Roosevelt County Park]
- Spanish American War Centennial - Camp Wikoff
- New York Military Museum - Camp Wikoff
- Long Island Genealogy - Camp Wickoff
- Montauk County Park
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