Camp Bragg (Arkansas)
Camp Bragg was a major Confederate encampment located in Ouachita (present-day Nevada) County, Arkansas, about 23 miles (37 km) southwest of Camden. It served as Headquarters of the District of Arkansas from October 1863 until January 1864, when it was replaced by Camp Sumter, Arkansas.
Camp Bragg | |
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Near Woodlawn, Arkansas | |
Site history | |
Built | October 21, 1863 |
Built by | Confederate States Army |
In use | October 21, 1863 – January 29, 1864 |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Garrison information | |
Past commanders | Lieut. Gen. Theophilus H. Holmes |
Garrison | Headquarters, District of Arkansas |
Occupants | Price's Division |
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