Tangipahoa in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Camp Moore #4
Walking Tour Stop 4
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, January 7, 2016
1. Camp Moore #4 Marker
Inscription.
Camp Moore #4. Walking Tour Stop 4. Although difficult to see because of the vegetation at the cemetery fence, the ground falls off sharply just outside the fence. The same creek that you crossed to get to the cemetery passes along this back side of the cemetery. The ground rises on the other side and becomes high again. On this high ground, approximately 50 yards in front of you is where Camp Tracy was located, the upper camp of Camp Moore. This was an additional camping area when Camp Moore was loaded with troops, probably in excess of 3000. It was named for General Elisha Tracy, the militia commander of Camp Moore. Continuing to the east from this point for ¼ mile will put you at the Tangipahoa River, the eastern boundary of Camp Moore. The men used the Tangipahoa River and Beaver Creek for drinking water, bathing and recreation. Proceed to Marker No. 5.
Although difficult to see because of the vegetation at the cemetery fence, the ground falls off sharply just outside the fence. The same creek that you crossed to get to the cemetery passes along this back side of the cemetery. The ground rises on the other side and becomes high again. On this high ground, approximately 50 yards in front of you is where Camp Tracy was located, the upper camp of Camp Moore. This was an additional camping area when Camp Moore was loaded with troops, probably in excess of 3000. It was named for General Elisha Tracy, the militia commander of Camp Moore. Continuing to the east from this point for ¼ mile will put you at the Tangipahoa River, the eastern boundary of Camp Moore. The men used the Tangipahoa River and Beaver Creek for drinking water, bathing and recreation. Proceed to Marker No. 5.
Erected by Camp Moore. (Marker Number 4.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 30° 53.086′ N, 90° 30.541′ W. Marker is in Tangipahoa, Louisiana, in Tangipahoa Parish. Marker can be reached from Camp Moore Road (State Highway 1052) near U.S. 51, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 70640 Camp Moore Rd, Tangipahoa LA 70465, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . Camp Moore Museum and Cemetery. Site of the Largest Confederate Training Camp in Louisiana. (Submitted on January 25, 2016.)
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, January 7, 2016
2. Camp Moore #4 Marker
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, January 7, 2016
3. Camp Moore #4 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2016. This page has been viewed 404 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on January 23, 2016. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
