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
Near Woodlawn, Arkansas
Site history
BuiltOctober 21, 1863 (1863-10-21)
Built by Confederate States Army
In useOctober 21, 1863 (1863-10-21) – January 29, 1864 (1864-01-29)
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
Garrison information
Past
commanders
Lieut. Gen. Theophilus H. Holmes
GarrisonHeadquarters, District of Arkansas
OccupantsPrice's Division
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