At its zenith in spring of 1864, Camp Ford stockade interned some 6,000 Union troops--largest prisoner of war compound west of the Mississippi. A historical marker in rest area on U.S. 271 two miles NE provides details.
Location:
U.S. 271, Tyler Texas
Other History nearby:
(Jefferson) Alley-McKay House
(Jefferson) Beard House
(Tyler) Camp Ford
(Tyler) Carnegie History Center
(Grand Saline) Depot Library/Civic Center
(Henderson) East Discovery Well
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04/18 Coming to The Tyler area
Texas Shakespeare Festival Kilgore TX June27-July28 The Texas Shakespeare Festival employs high caliber actors, designers, and directors from throughout the nation.
Hope Watermelon Festival Hope AR August9-11 Watermelon Olympics, melon judging and auction, watermelon eating contest, seed spitting contest, melon toss, antique engine show, entertainment and SW Arkansas' largest arts and crafts show.
Dallas Greek Food Festival Dallas TX September27-29 The Greek Food Festival supports Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church's
ministries, community outreach, and youth programs.
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