Tyler in Smith County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Camp Fannin, Texas
Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 17, 2012
1. Camp Fannin, Texas Marker
Inscription.
Camp Fannin, Texas. . The camp was named in honor of Col. James Walker Fannin, who was killed at the Battle of Goliad in the Texas Revolution. It opened in March, 1943, the first cadre from Camp Robinson, Arkansas arrived in March 1943 and the first trainees arrived in May 1943. An estimated 150,000 men were trained for combat through December 1945. At the end of World War II, it served as a Separation Center and was deactivated in June 1946. , Encompassing over 150,000 acres of land, the main post was located immediately north and west of this site on 2,000 acres of land purchased from local landowners. An additional 13,000 acres was leased from area landowners and returned to them at the end of the war. , On April 17, 1948, the U.S. Government deeded 600 acres of land to the State of Texas on which the 1,000 bed station Hospital was located, for the express purpose of opening a tuberculosis sanatorium. The land is now occupied by the University of Texas Health Center at Tyler. The placement of the Veterans Memorial on this site is most appropriate, as the hospital is the last remaining major installation of the camp. , The memorial is a permanent and visible remembrance in honor of all veterans from five branches of service that were active during World War II. It is dedicated to all trainees of Camp Fannin and especially those who gave their lives in defense of our freedom. , Camp Fannin Association and The University of Texas Health Center at Tyler appreciate the support of all those who have helped make this memorial a reality. ,
April 2004 , Donated By , The Camp Fannin Association Ladies Auxiliary .
The camp was named in honor of Col. James Walker Fannin, who was killed at the Battle of Goliad in the Texas Revolution. It opened in March, 1943, the first cadre from Camp Robinson, Arkansas arrived in March 1943 and the first trainees arrived in May 1943. An estimated 150,000 men were trained for combat through December 1945. At the end of World War II, it served as a Separation Center and was deactivated in June 1946.
Encompassing over 150,000 acres of land, the main post was located immediately north and west of this site on 2,000 acres of land purchased from local landowners. An additional 13,000 acres was leased from area landowners and returned to them at the end of the war. On April 17, 1948, the U.S. Government deeded 600 acres of land to the State of Texas on which the 1,000 bed station Hospital was located, for the express purpose of opening a tuberculosis sanatorium. The land is now occupied by the University of Texas Health Center at Tyler. The placement of the Veterans Memorial on this site is most appropriate, as the hospital is the last remaining major installation of the camp. The memorial is a permanent and visible remembrance in honor of all veterans from five branches of service that were active during World War II. It is dedicated to all trainees of Camp Fannin and especially those who gave their
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lives in defense of our freedom. Camp Fannin Association and The University of Texas Health Center at Tyler appreciate the support of all those who have helped make this memorial a reality.
April 2004
Donated By
The Camp Fannin Association Ladies Auxiliary
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1943.
Location. 32° 25.504′ N, 95° 12.567′ W. Marker is in Tyler, Texas, in Smith County. Memorial is on University Drive / Clinic Boulevard near U.S. 271, on the right when traveling west. Located at the University of Texas Health Center
.3 miles north of US 271,State Road 155. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tyler TX 75702, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Replacement and 8th Service Command
School Command Station Complement
Infantry Replacement Infantry Replacement
Training Center Training Center
Partial view of mentioned hospital seen in distant background, at left
an infantry-replacement training center of World War II, was located ten miles northeast of Tyler. The reservation was a wooded, hilly site of more than 14,000 acres.... (Submitted on December 12, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 17, 2012
3. Camp Fannin, Texas Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 17, 2012
4. Camp Fannin, Texas 12th Regiment Tribute
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5. Camp Fannin, Texas 13th Regiment Tribute
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6. Camp Fannin, Texas 14th Regiment Tribute
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7. Camp Fannin, Texas 15th Regiment Tribute
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8. Camp Fannin, Texas Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 17, 2012
9. Camp Fannin, Texas, Infantry Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 951 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on December 11, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.