Texas Historical Marker

Site of Camp Van Camp

Newcastle · Young County · placed 1936

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Young County, Texas

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Established April 30, 1859 by the United States Army. Named in honor of Cornelius Van Camp, 2nd Lieutenant, Second U.S. Cavalry, killed in action at the Wichita Village, October 1, 1858.

Abandonded August 28, 1859.

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