Wabash in Wabash County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Camp Wabash
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Photographed By M. Bowyer, June 28, 2007
1. Camp Wabash Marker
Site of 11th Congressional District military camp used to rendezvous, recruit and organize the 75th, 89th, 101st, 118th and 153rd Indiana Regiments during the Civil War.Erected 1962 by Indiana Civil War Centennial Commission. (Marker Number 85.1962.1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list.
Location. 40° 47.324′ N, 85° 49.364′ W. Marker is in Wabash, Indiana, in Wabash County. Marker is at the intersection of Columbus Street and Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling west on Columbus Street. It is located very close to the Wabash River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wabash IN 46992, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wabash County Hero Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. James H. Ford / New Flour Exchange (approx. half a mile away); Thomas F. Payne / Modoc (approx. half a mile away); Brush Carbon Arc Light
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Photographed By Duane Hall, March 18, 2014
2. Camp Wabash Marker in 2014
Photographed By Duane Hall, March 18, 2014
3. Camp Wabash Marker in 2014
Photographed By M. Bowyer, June 28, 2007
4. Long shot of the Camp Wabash marker.
Photographed By Duane Hall, March 18, 2014
5. Camp Wabash Marker in 2014
Photographed By Duane Hall, March 18, 2014
6. Camp Wabash Marker in 2014
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2007, by M. Bowyer of Indianapolis, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,793 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 29, 2007, by M. Bowyer of Indianapolis, Indiana. 2, 3. submitted on March 19, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. 4. submitted on June 29, 2007, by M. Bowyer of Indianapolis, Indiana. 5, 6. submitted on March 19, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
