| General Information |
| The OES visited the Civil War Camp Anderson in April of 1861. Using our time machine, we were transported back in time as the 17th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment was formed. The camp was one of the better camps of the Civil War since it was in close proximity to a major town. They had fresh bread, bacon, beef, and potatoes, so there was very little sickness. After growing about 1000 strong, the 17th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment was ordered to western Virginia, where they found a Confederate recruiting station closing. They secured the area and guarded the railroads. Company A of the Regiment actually served as General McClellan's personal bodyguard for some time. Although many of the men only signed to serve a 90-day enlistment, most of them reenlisted for three years, serving until the war came to a close in April of 1865. | |
| Location Information: Public Park | |
| The reenactment was located in Smeck Historical Farm at 7395 Basil Road in Baltimore, Fairfield County. | |
| Photographs: The Camp | |
Camp Anderson as it appeared when we approached it. |
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| Photographs: Infantry Soldier Training | |
The troops are learning to load ther weapons. |
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