Tullahoma in Coffee County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Camp Forrest

Photographed By Tom Gillard, November 8, 2009

1. Camp Forrest Marker

Inscription.
Originally established in 1926 for training the Tennessee National Guard, this became a Federal training area, Jan. 10, 1941. It was named for Lt. Gen. N.B. Forrest, CSA. Units training here included the 8th, 33rd, 79th & 80th Inf. Divs., 17th Airborne Div., 75th FA Brig., & 107th Ca. Regt. It was deactivated June 30, 1946.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2E 34.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 30, 1774.

Location. 35° 21.42′ N, 86° 12.443′ W. Marker is in Tullahoma, Tennessee, in Coffee County. Marker is at the intersection of South Jackson Street (U.S. 41A) and West Volney Street, on the right when traveling south on South Jackson Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tullahoma TN 37388, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Army of Tennessee (a few steps from this marker); Tullahoma Campaign (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Tullahoma Campaign (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Tullahoma Campaign (a few steps from this marker); Confederate Cemetery

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(a few steps from this marker); Isham G. Harris (within shouting distance of this marker); Public Square (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Baillet Sisters (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tullahoma.

Also see . . .
1. Camp Forrest. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on November 11, 2009, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee.)

2. Camp Forrest. FortWiki website entry (Submitted on July 27, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, June 17, 2011

2. Camp Forrest Marker

Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, June 17, 2011

3. Camp Forrest Marker

Marker is just visible on the left.

Area around Camp Forrest and Confederate Cemetery markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Gillard, November 18, 2009

4. Area around Camp Forrest and Confederate Cemetery markers

South Jackson Civic Center is in the background.

Cars pass through the entrance to what was Camp Forrest. image. Click for full size.

via USAF, unknown

5. Cars pass through the entrance to what was Camp Forrest.

The gate was located at what is now William Northern Boulevard in Tullahoma.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2009, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 2,668 times since then and 58 times this year. Last updated on November 12, 2009, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee. Photos: 1. submitted on November 8, 2009, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee. 2, 3. submitted on July 21, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. 4. submitted on November 18, 2009, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee. 5. submitted on July 27, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.