Camp Moore #4

Just beyond the cemetery fence, the ground drops sharply to a creek, then rises again on the far side. On that higher ground about 50 yards ahead stood Camp Tracy, the upper camp of Camp Moore. It served as an additional camping area when Camp Moore held troops, probably more than 3000. Camp Tracy was named for General Elisha Tracy, the militia commander of Camp Moore. About 1/4 mile farther east lay the Tangipahoa River, the eastern boundary of Camp Moore. The men used the Tangipahoa River and Beaver Creek for drinking water, bathing and recreation.

Louisiana · United States