Camp Alden

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Camp Alden (1853-1853) - Established early in 1853 by General Lane after the battle of Evans Creek, 24 Aug 1853. Named after Capt. Bradly R. Alden who was wounded in that battle. The camp was abandoned after a few weeks.

Current Status

Unknown

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Location: Near Upper Table Rock which is close to White City in Jackson County, Oregon. Exact location is not known.

Maps & Images

Lat: 42.43320 Long: -122.88450

Sources:

  • Hart, Herbert M., Tour Guide to Old Western Forts, Pruett Publishing Co., Boulder CO, 1980, ISBN 0-87108-568-2, page 132
  • 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 140


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