Near Tiburon in Marin County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The Army Moves In

Camp Reynolds

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 3, 2013

1. The Army Moves In Marker

Inscription. In 1863, Civil War was raging in the East and the threat of Confederate ships sailing into San Francisco Bay was real. The United States Army responded by sending Company B of the 3rd Artillery to establish Camp Reynolds as an artillery post on Angel Island. Nineteen cannons were placed on the island’s west side supplementing the defense provided by Fort Point and Fortress Alcatraz.

Following the Civil War, Camp Reynolds changed from an artillery post to an infantry post, processing recruits headed to fight the ”Indian Wars” and the Spanish American War and the Philippine American War. Several buildings still stand, hinting at Army life during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.

Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 37° 51.655′ N, 122° 26.388′ W. Marker was near Tiburon, California, in Marin County. Marker was on Perimeter Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Belvedere Tiburon CA 94920, United States of America.

We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Camp Reynolds (a few steps from this marker); Caring for Soldiers (within shouting distance of this marker); Housing the Troops (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); High Rank, Great View (about 400 feet away); Mule Power (about 600 feet away); Camp Reynolds Chapel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Defending the Bay (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Batteries (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tiburon.

More about this marker. Perimeter Road is a 5 mile, mostly paved, walking/bicycle path that goes around Angel Island. Angel Island State Park is accessed by ferry from Tiburon or San Francisco.

Also see . . . Camp Reynolds - Angel Island Conservancy. With concern mounting over threats to the Bay Area from Confederate sympathizers and naval forces, the federal government established Camp Reynolds (later known as the West Garrison when the whole island was Fort McDowell) on Angel Island in 1863. (Submitted on October 12, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 3, 2013

2. The Army Moves In Marker

Old Camp Reynolds Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 3, 2013

3. Old Camp Reynolds Marker

Camp Reynolds image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 3, 2013

4. Camp Reynolds

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 3, 2013

5. Camp Reynolds

Library of Congress, 1930's

6. Camp Reynolds

Library of Congress - HABS CAL,21-ANGEL,1--1

The Army Moves In Marker has been removed image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, July 30, 2022

7. The Army Moves In Marker has been removed

Credits. This page was last revised on August 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 660 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 12, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 6. submitted on October 18, 2013. 7. submitted on August 2, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.