Camp Moore facts for kids
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Camp Moore
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Camp Moore Museum
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 Location in Louisiana
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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, located north of the Village of Tangipahoa in Louisiana, was an important training base for Confederate soldiers during the American Civil War. It was named after Louisiana's Governor Thomas Overton Moore. The camp was active from May 1861 to 1864. Today, you can visit the Camp Moore Confederate Cemetery and Museum at this historic site.
This location was chosen because it was on high ground and had plenty of fresh water. It was also very close to the New Orleans, Jackson & Great Northern Railroad line. This made it easy to move soldiers and supplies.
A small part of the original camp remains. This area includes the cemetery and the museum. The state built the museum in 1965. It helps people learn about the area's Confederate history. The site was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. It is still owned by the state but is run by a private group.
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Discovering Camp Moore
Confederate President Jefferson Davis approved the creation of Camp Moore. It was built near a railroad line. This made it easy to transport soldiers, supplies, and equipment.
Training Soldiers for War
Thousands of soldiers were organized and trained at Camp Moore. This included regiments that later became known as the Louisiana Tigers. As many as 20,000 men from Louisiana trained here. They later fought in battles in Kentucky, Virginia, Tennessee, and Arkansas. Soldiers from Mississippi and Arkansas also trained at this base.
The Camp Moore Cemetery
Many Confederate soldiers buried in the cemetery died from various diseases. In the center of the cemetery stands a monument. 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 private soldier. This statue is 6 feet (1.8 meters) tall.
The Museum and Its History
The log house was built in 1929. It served as a meeting place for a chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Next to the log house is another monument. It honors Confederate soldiers from the area. This monument was dedicated in 1979.
The museum was built in 1965. It is a State Commemorative Area. The museum displays items from the Civil War and local history. In 1986, Governor Edwards closed the site. This happened during a time when the state faced money problems.
The site is still owned by the [Louisiana Office of State Lands]. A private, non-profit group called the Camp Moore Historical Association was formed. They wanted to protect and operate the site. This group signed a 97-year lease with the State of Louisiana. They reopened the site 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 state line. The property covers about 6.2 acres (25,000 m²).
The museum is open to the public for tours. You can visit Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. It is closed on major holidays. An annual Civil War re-enactment is held every year. It takes place on the weekend before Thanksgiving. This two-day event includes staged battles, living history displays, and memorial ceremonies.
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Soldiers of 4th Louisiana Company H, Camp Moore 1861.
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Confederate Memorial.
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