Camp McGarry facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Camp McGarry |
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 Camp McGarry
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| Coordinates | 41°32′37″N 119°01′33″W / 41.54361°N 119.02583°W |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1865 |
| In use | 1868 |
| Fate | Became part of the Summit Lake Indian Reservation |
Camp McGarry was a U.S. military camp. It was located in what is now the Summit Lake Indian Reservation. This area is in Humboldt County, Nevada.
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A Look Back: Camp McGarry's Story
Camp McGarry started as a military camp on November 23, 1865. It was named after Brevet Brigadier General Edward McGarry. A "brevet" rank is a temporary higher rank given for good service.
Nevada's Largest Military Area
At the time, Camp McGarry was the biggest military area in Nevada. It covered about 75 sq mi (190 km2). This large space was used by the U.S. Army.
A New Headquarters
In 1866, Camp McGarry became very important. The main office for the military district of Nevada moved there. It moved from Fort Churchill to Camp McGarry. This made Camp McGarry a central spot for military operations.
The Camp Closes
By the summer of 1868, most of the soldiers left Camp McGarry. The camp was officially closed on December 18, 1868. It had been used for only a few years.
Becoming a Reservation
After the Army left, the land was given to the U.S. Department of the Interior. This happened on March 25, 1871. The land then became part of the Summit Lake Indian Reservation. This means it was set aside for the Summit Lake Paiute Tribe.
