Camp Wood (2)

Camp Wood (2) (1898-1898) - A Spanish American War Muster in Camp first established in 1898 San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. Named Camp Wood after Colonel Leonard Wood, first commander of the 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry. Abandoned in 1898.

History of Camp Wood (2)

Established 5 May 1898 by Colonel Leonard Wood, first commander of the 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry. The campsite was located at Riverside Park across from the fairgrounds.

Abandoned on 30 May 1898 when the 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry left for Tampa.

Units Mustered at Camp Wood

1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry

Current Status

No remains in Riverside Park, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.

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Location: Riverside Park Golf Course, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. Maps & Images Lat: 29.381565 Long: -98.483217 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: .....'

Sources:

Links:

• North American Forts - Camp Wood
• U.S. Gen Net - Camp Wood

See Also:

• Spanish American War
• Spanish American War Camps
• Spanish American War Regiments

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