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Rohwer 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: 8,475 at peak
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
US Army / WRA: ~100 guards
Outcome
One of two Arkansas WRA camps; operated 1942–1945 in the Mississippi Delta
The Battle

History & Significance

Located in one of the poorest regions of the US; Japanese American detainees lived in swampy, malarial lowlands. Japanese American cemetery with war memorial still exists.

Casualties & Losses

Deaths from illness in humid, swampy conditions; malaria was endemic

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Rohwer War Relocation Center take place?
Rohwer War Relocation Center took place in 1942.
Where was Rohwer War Relocation Center fought?
Rohwer War Relocation Center was fought in Arkansas, United States.
What was the outcome of Rohwer War Relocation Center?
One of two Arkansas WRA camps; operated 1942–1945 in the Mississippi Delta
What was the significance of Rohwer War Relocation Center?
Located in one of the poorest regions of the US; Japanese American detainees lived in swampy, malarial lowlands. Japanese American cemetery with war memorial still exists.
Protected heritage nearby

Historic Sites near Rohwer War Relocation Center

Kemp Cotton Gin Historic District
Civil War · 1.3 mi
Rohwer Relocation Center Memorial Cemetery
Industrial · 1.5 mi
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