Griffin in Spalding County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Confederate Camp Milner
Photographed By David Seibert, January 25, 2010
1. Confederate Camp Milner Marker
Inscription.
Confederate Camp Milner. . Most Georgia troops for the Confederate Army were mobilized in Griffin. Camp Milner, the Cavalry Camp, was named for Ben Milner, prominent Spalding County man who gave financial aid in equipping companies from his county. Camp Stephens, the Infantry Camp, was north of Griffin on McIntosh Road. Griffin and Spalding County furnished 9 companies to the Army and several to the Georgia Militia for local service. Camp Milner became Camp Northen, named for Gov. W. J. Northen, in 1898. During the Spanish-American War it was a training camp and mobilization center for National Guard. Later a fairgrounds, it is now the Municipal Park.
Most Georgia troops for the Confederate Army were mobilized in Griffin. Camp Milner, the Cavalry Camp, was named for Ben Milner, prominent Spalding County man who gave financial aid in equipping companies from his county. Camp Stephens, the Infantry Camp, was north of Griffin on McIntosh Road. Griffin and Spalding County furnished 9 companies to the Army and several to the Georgia Militia for local service. Camp Milner became Camp Northen, named for Gov. W. J. Northen, in 1898. During the Spanish-American War it was a training camp and mobilization center for National Guard. Later a fairgrounds, it is now the Municipal Park.
Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 126-5.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Spanish-American • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. 33° 14.206′ N, 84° 16.286′ W. Marker is in Griffin, Georgia, in Spalding County. Marker is on Pimento Avenue, 0 miles south of Camp Northen Road, on the right when traveling north. The marker is just inside the entrance of the Griffin Municipal Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Griffin GA 30224, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are
The flagpole is at the entrance to the Municipal Park
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,650 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 14, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
