Davenport in Scott County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Camp Roberts
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 9, 2022
1. Camp Roberts Marker
Camp Roberts
during the Civil
War
Dedicated by
Hannah Caldwell
Chapter
D.A.R.
1929
Erected 1929 by Hannah Caldwell Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list.
Location. 41° 32.823′ N, 90° 33.132′ W. Marker is in Davenport, Iowa, in Scott County. Marker can be reached from Eastern Avenue south of 29th Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Marker is on the circular drive of Family Resources Inc. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2800 Eastern Ave, Davenport IA 52803, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of Civil War Camp Roberts (here, next to this marker); Marion G. Crandell (within shouting distance of this marker); Oakdale Cemetery Historic District (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Leon “Bix” Beiderbecke House (approx. 0.9 miles away); George Copeland House (approx. 1.2 miles
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Also see . . . Camp Kinsman. FortWiki entry on the Union cavalry camp, established as Camp Roberts in 1863 and renamed in memory of Col. William H. Kinsman in 1864. (Submitted on July 14, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 9, 2022
2. Camp Roberts Marker
Featured marker is on the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 14, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
