Camp Jackson

Camp Jackson (HMKJN)

Location: Columbia, SC 29209 Richland County
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Country: United States of America
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N 33° 59.347', W 80° 58.398'

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Named in honor of Gen. Andrew Jackson. This cantonment site 1 ½ mi. north was approved by the War Dept. June 2, 1917. Maximum strength was recorded in June 1918: 3,302 officers; 45,402 men. 81st Division was trained here Aug. 29, 1917-May 18, 1918; the 5th Division stationed here Oct. 20, 1920-Oct. 4, 1921.Made a training camp for National Guard 1925.
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HM NumberHMKJN
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Marker Number40-47
Year Placed1938
Placed ByThe Columbia Sesquicentennial Commission of 1936
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Date Added Sunday, September 7th, 2014 at 6:41pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 502466 N 3760949
Decimal Degrees33.98911667, -80.97330000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 33° 59.347', W 80° 58.398'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds33° 59' 20.82" N, 80° 58' 23.88" W
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Area Code(s)803
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 4741-4799 Devine St, Columbia SC 29209, US
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