Camp Forrest - 2E 34 - Tullahoma, TN
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N 35° 21.421 W 086° 12.444
16S E 572011 N 3912924
One of several historical markers on the lawn near the Civic Center
Waymark Code: WMZ0V5
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 08/22/2018
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Located on the east side of Jackson St, this historical marker is one of several south of the Log Cabin. The Camp Forrest marker is by itself closer to the street than the others. It gives information on the TN area that was a Federal Training area and named after Gen. Forrest.
Text on marker:
2E 34
Camp Forrest
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 Cav. Regt. It was deactivated June 30, 1946.
Marker Name: Camp Forrest
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Battle (war)
Marker Number: 2E 34
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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