Camp Moore facts for kids
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Camp Moore
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Camp Moore Museum
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| Location | Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana |
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| Nearest city | Tangipahoa, Louisiana |
| Area | 450 acres (180 ha) |
| Built | 1861 |
| NRHP reference No. | 79001092 |
| Added to NRHP | August 21, 1979 |
Camp Moore was an important training camp during the American Civil War. It was located in Louisiana, near the village of Tangipahoa. This camp served as a main base for soldiers from the Confederate States. It helped train many troops in eastern Louisiana and southwestern Mississippi.
The camp was named after Thomas Overton Moore, who was the Governor of Louisiana at the time. Camp Moore was active from May 1861 until 1864. Later, in the early 1900s, special monuments were built there. These monuments honor the Confederate soldiers.
This spot was chosen for the camp because it was on high ground. It also had plenty of fresh water. Plus, it was close to a railroad line. This made it easy to move soldiers and supplies.
Today, only a small part of the original camp remains. This area includes the Camp Moore Confederate Cemetery and Museum. The state of Louisiana built the museum in 1965. It shows items and tells stories about the Civil War in that area. In 1979, Camp Moore was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is a special historical site. The state still owns the land. However, a private group now runs the museum and cemetery.
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What Was Camp Moore?
Jefferson Davis, who was the President of the Confederacy, approved the creation of Camp Moore. It was built next to a railroad. This was very helpful for moving soldiers, food, and equipment quickly.
Thousands of soldiers were organized and trained at Camp Moore. Some of these soldiers became part of the famous Louisiana Tigers. These troops fought in many battles. They traveled to places like Kentucky, Virginia, Tennessee, and Arkansas. About 20,000 men from Louisiana trained here. Soldiers from Mississippi and Arkansas also received training at this base.
The Cemetery and Monuments
Many Confederate soldiers buried at Camp Moore died from diseases. A tall monument stands in the middle of the cemetery. It was dedicated in 1907. The monument is about 22.5 feet (6.8 meters) tall. On top of it is a statue of a Confederate soldier. This statue is 6 feet (1.8 meters) tall.
A log house was built in 1929. It was used by a group called the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Next to this log house is another monument. It honors local Confederate soldiers. This monument was dedicated in 1979.
The Camp Moore Museum
The museum was built in 1965. It was made a State Commemorative Area. Inside, you can see items from the Civil War. It also shares stories about the history of the region. In 1986, the site was temporarily closed. This happened because the state of Louisiana faced money problems.
The [Office of State Lands] still owns the property. But a private group, the Camp Moore Historical Association, now manages it. This group works to protect and operate the site. They signed a 97-year lease with the state. The site officially reopened in June 1993.
Visiting Camp Moore
The Camp Moore Museum, Memorial, and cemetery are located on US 51. It is about 8 miles (13 km) south of the Louisiana-Mississippi border. The property covers about 6.2 acres (2.5 hectares).
The museum is open to visitors from Wednesday to Saturday. You can visit between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM. It is closed on major holidays. Each year, a special Civil War re-enactment takes place. This event happens on the weekend before Thanksgiving. It lasts for two days, Saturday and Sunday. You can see pretend battles and learn about daily life during the Civil War. There are also memorial ceremonies.
Gallery
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Soldiers of 4th Louisiana Company H, Camp Moore 1861.
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Confederate Memorial.
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