Houston in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Camp Logan
During construction, members of the 3rd Battalion, 24th Infantry (Black troops commanded by White officers) were assigned to the camp as guards and stationed about a mile to the east. The Black soldiers' August 23, 1917, armed revolt in response to Houston's Jim Crow laws and police harassment resulted in the camp's most publicized incident, "The Houston Mutiny and Riot of 1917."
Troops receiving training at Camp Logan included the 33rd Division, composed of the Illinois National Guard, part of the 93rd Division, and other Regular Army units. Following training, they went on to serve in battle in France in 1918.
Camp Logan closed on March 20, 1919. Part of the land later became Memorial Park,
named in tribute to the soldiers who fought in Europe.
Erected 1992 by Texas Historical Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Military • Notable Events • War, World I. In addition, it is included in the Buffalo Soldiers series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1850.
Location. 29° 46.206′ N, 95° 25.637′ W. Marker is in Houston, Texas, in Harris County. Marker is at the intersection of Arnot Street and Haskell Street on Arnot Street. Marker is on the northeast edge of Memorial Park, south of I-10 and off Arnott, three blocks west of Westcott Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Houston TX 77007, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Hugo Victor Neuhaus, Jr. House (approx. 1.2 miles away); Gov. John B. Connally, Jr. House (approx. 1.9 miles away); Houston Heights (approx. 1.9 miles away); Forum of Civics of River Oaks Garden Club (approx. 2 miles away); Olivewood Cemetery (approx. 2.1 miles away); Damascus Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 2.1 miles away); First Baptist Church of Houston (approx. 2.2 miles away); Upper Buffalo Bayou in the Mid-1800s (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Houston.
Also see . . . Houston Riot (1917)
. (Submitted on December 4, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Additional keywords. "Buffalo Soldiers"
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