Camp Morton, Civil War prison camp in Indianapolis, United States
Camp Morton occupied 36 acres of land with wooden buildings, guard towers, and barracks designed to contain captured Confederate soldiers during wartime.
Established in 1861 as a training ground for Union troops, the facility transformed into a prison camp in 1862 following the Battle of Fort Donelson.
The camp maintained detailed records of prisoners, including photographs and personal accounts that now form part of the Library of Congress collection.
Modern visitors can explore historical markers at Crown Hill Cemetery, where 1,616 Confederate soldiers from Camp Morton rest in a dedicated section.
Before and after its wartime use, the land served as the Indiana State Fair grounds, later becoming part of the Herron-Morton Place Historic District.
Location: Indiana
Inception: 1861
GPS coordinates: 39.79470,-86.15230
Latest update: March 6, 2025 11:37
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