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Jerome War Relocation Center

1942
Arkansas
Era
Indian Wars and Frontier Conflicts
Year
1942
Location
Arkansas
Status
Historical record
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Detainees: 8,497 at peak
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
US Army / WRA: ~100 guards
Outcome
Last WRA camp opened (October 1942), first closed (June 1944); site converted to German POW camp after closure
The Battle

History & Significance

Only WRA camp to be converted to POW camp for Axis prisoners after closure; illustrates the logistical infrastructure of wartime mass detention.

Casualties & Losses

Deaths from illness; camp converted to German POW facility after Japanese Americans transferred

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Jerome War Relocation Center take place?
Jerome War Relocation Center took place in 1942.
Where was Jerome War Relocation Center fought?
Jerome War Relocation Center was fought in Arkansas, United States.
What was the outcome of Jerome War Relocation Center?
Last WRA camp opened (October 1942), first closed (June 1944); site converted to German POW camp after closure
What was the significance of Jerome War Relocation Center?
Only WRA camp to be converted to POW camp for Axis prisoners after closure; illustrates the logistical infrastructure of wartime mass detention.
Protected heritage nearby

Historic Sites near Jerome War Relocation Center

Jerome Elementary School No. 22
Industrial · 3.9 mi
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