Site of Camp Whitcomb - New Albany, Indiana
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N 38° 17.945 W 085° 47.731
16S E 605321 N 4239685
Historical marker commemorating a rendezvous point for soldiers serving from Indiana in the Mexican War.
Waymark Code: WM2H50
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 11/03/2007
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Site of Camp Whitcomb
Five Indiana regiments were formed at this rendezvous point in 1846-1847
for service in the Mexican War. The first 3,000 men departed for active
duty under Brigadier-General Joseph Lane during July, 1846. ~ text of marker
County: Floyd
Year Placed: 1966
Name: Site of Camp Whitcomb
ID#: 2219661
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