Camp Curtin (Harrisburg)

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This article is about the neighborhood in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. For the American Civil War military camp, see Camp Curtin.

Camp Curtin is a neighborhood in on Harrisburg, Pennsylvania's northern end bordering Uptown Harrisburg. Its zip code is 17110.

[edit] History

During the American Civil War, over 300,000 soldiers passed through Camp Curtin, making it the largest Federal camp during the Civil War. The camp officially opened on April 18, 1861, and was named in honor of the Governor Andrew Curtin. Harrisburg's location on major railroad lines running east and west, and north and south made it the ideal location for moving men and supplies to the armies in the field. In addition to Pennsylvania regiments, troops from Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Wisconsin, and the Regular Army used Camp Curtin. The camp and surrounding area also saw service as a supply depot, hospital and prisoner-of-war camp. At the end of the war, Camp Curtin was used as a mustering-out point for thousands of troops on their way home. It was officially closed on November 11, 1865.