National Register of Historic Places

Camp Moore

Tangipahoa, Tangipahoa County, Louisiana
Listed
August 20, 1979
Type
Site
Period
Listed
Ref No.
79001092

About this property

Camp Moore, north of the Village of Tangipahoa near Kentwood, Louisiana, was a Confederate training base and principal base of operations in eastern Louisiana and southwestern Mississippi. The base was named for Louisiana Governor Thomas Overton Moore. It operated from May 1861 to 1864 during the American Civil War. Confederate monuments were erected at the cemetery and on the grounds in the early 20th century. This location was chosen for development of the camp due to its relatively high ground elevation, abundance of fresh drinking water, and nearness to the then New Orleans, Jackson and Great Northern Railroad line. A small portion of the camp remains, containing the Camp Moore Confederate Cemetery and Museum. The state built the museum at the site in 1965, which displays and interprets area Confederate history. The site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. It is still owned by the state, but is operated under lease by a private non-profit.

Location

Tangipahoa, Tangipahoa County, Louisiana
30.88700, -90.50394

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Battles

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When was Camp Moore listed on the National Register?

Camp Moore was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 20, 1979.

What type of historic resource is Camp Moore?

Camp Moore is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

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