Site Visit: As interesting as a visit to the old "Camp Wadsworth" site sounded, that isn't what I found. The marker is located at an intersection of a well developed urban area. I can only assume the remains of Camp Wadsworth have been covered by the asphalt and concrete jungle. It still is an interesting bit of local history however, preservation of the site would have piqued my interest a bit more. From 1917 to 1919, Camp Wadsworth served as one of America's premier army mobilization centers. This marker stands as a memorial to the 100,000 soldiers who trained at Camp Wadsworth and the countless Spartanburg citizens who helped to make the installation a success.
Marker Inscription: This camp, named in honor of Brigadier General James Samuel Wadsworth, U.S.V was approved June 1917 as a cantonment site. The 27th division trained here from September 1, 1917 to May 4, 1918; the 6th, from May 10, 1918 to June 23,1918; the 96th, from October 20,1918 to January 7,1919.
Marker Erected in 1969 By The National 27th Division Association
Army Band performing on the parade grounds at Camp Wadsworth February 21, 1918.
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