Camp Meigs, Civil War training site in Readville, Massachusetts, US
The military facility spread across former agricultural land features parade grounds and barracks that accommodated thousands of Union soldiers between 1862 and 1865.
The training camp prepared multiple regiments for combat, including the 54th Massachusetts Infantry, one of the first African-American units in the Civil War.
The transformation of Camp Meigs from military grounds to public recreational space reflects the evolution of Massachusetts community development after the Civil War.
Visitors can access the historical markers and information panels that detail the camp's layout and military contributions throughout the year without admission fees.
The grounds later became the Readville Race Track, where in 1915 the Sturtevant A-3 Battleplane made its first test flight as America's first combat aircraft.
GPS coordinates: 42.23060,-71.13420
Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:48
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