Historical Marker

Camp Curtin

6th & Woodbine Sts., in the park, Harrisburg · Harrisburg · Dauphin

Inscription

Here on 80 acres stood a great training camp of the Civil War. It was named after Andrew Gregg Curtin, Pennsylvania Governor, 1861-67. Between April 1861 and April 1865, more military units were organized here than at any other Northern camp.

Location

Address6th & Woodbine Sts., in the park, Harrisburg

CityHarrisburg

CountyDauphin

StatePennsylvania

Coordinates40.282300, -76.891500

Sources

Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

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