The CMTC operated as a self-sufficient camp within Fort Harrison. Facilities included meat and vegetable storage, motor pool, horse transport, veterinary clinic and medical clinic. A boxing ring and swimming pool provided recreation.
Photo . . . — — Map (db m280271) HM
Five brick shower houses with latrines were built in the 1920s as part of the Civilian Military Training Camp (CMTC).
The restrooms included flush toilets. Coming on the heels of World War I, flush toilets were a new modern convenience in . . . — — Map (db m280269) HM
Established by Congress, 1903, as infantry post. Named for former U.S. president from Indianapolis. Became important as administration and finance training center. Historic district—listed in National Register of Historic Places, . . . — — Map (db m66819) HM
The forests of Fort Harrison State Park have been invaded by Amur honeysuckle. This species was brought to the United States from Asia in the late 1800s to be used as a landscape plant. The red fruits were attractive to birds and small mammals . . . — — Map (db m280274) HM
A private cemetery established by the early settlers of Lawrence Township in 1824. Once known as Thomas Silvey Graveyard, it became the first burial ground in Lawrence Township. — — Map (db m279860) HM
Camp Edwin F. Glenn, named after a former Post Commander, was constructed in 1935. It originally housed the Citizen's Military Training Camp, but served many purposes over time.
Camp Glenn proved successful as a camp within the larger Fort . . . — — Map (db m280267) HM
