Camp Latham
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Camp Latham was a temporary United States Army tent camp in Los Angeles County, California extant from fall 1861 to fall 1862 in the military District of Southern California during the American Civil War. Camp Latham was located on the south bank of Ballona Creek, approximately .75 mi (1.21 km) southwest of what is now called Culver City station.[1][2] Short-lived Camp Kellogg was located nearby, just north across the creek.[3][4]
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Camp Latham | |
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La Ballona Township, Los Angeles County, California in United States | |
Coordinates | 34.0060°N 118.3950°W / 34.0060; -118.3950 |
Site information | |
Owner | United States Army |
Site history | |
Built | 1861 (1861) |
In use | 1862 (1862) |
Fate | Closed, troops relocated to Camp Drum |
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