Camp Beauregard Memorial

Camp Beauregard Memorial is a war site in Water Valley featuring an 11-foot monument and cemetery honoring soldiers who were stationed there from 1861 to 1862. The grounds display informational markers explaining the military operations and health crises that affected the camp during its active years.

The encampment was established in September 1861 to protect the right flank of the Confederate Army near Columbus, Kentucky. Thousands of soldiers trained there before disease became the camp's greatest threat during its operation.

The grounds serve as a place where the local community comes to remember and honor the soldiers who lost their lives here. Visitors leave flowers and spend time reflecting on what happened at this location.

The site is easy to visit and has clear markers explaining what happened there during those years. Plan to spend time reading the information plaques and walking through the cemetery grounds at a comfortable pace.

Disease spread through the camp at alarming rates, with a single day recording dozens of cases of typhoid and pneumonia among the troops. This health crisis highlights the hidden toll of camp life beyond combat itself.

GPS coordinates: 36.57464,-88.79242

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:40