Union Camp, Sutterville
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heringermr
N 38° 32.259 W 121° 30.222
10S E 630409 N 4266532
California Historical Landmark #666
Waymark Code: WM4CX4
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 08/07/2008
Views: 59
Organized here on October 8, 1861, the 5th Infantry Regiment, California Volunteers was trained by Brevet Brigadier General George W. Bowie for duty against Confederate forces in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. The troops aided the stricken capital in this year of the great flood. Company F (Sacramento Rangers), 2nd Cavalry Regiment, California Volunteers, organized in Sacramento August 29, 1861, later served here. This company furnished a large number of officers for other units of the California Volunteers.
Marker Number: 666.00
Marker Name: CAMP UNION, SUTTERVILLE
County: Sacramento
Has Official CA Plaque: yes
Marker Dedication Date: 02/15/1959
Location:
NE corner of Sutterville and Land Park Dr, Sacramento
Website: Not listed
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