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Camp Howze Museum

The Foundation of Camp Howze

Item

Title
The Foundation of Camp Howze
Description
Before construction started for Camp Howze, the location site was once rich, fertile land that grew wheat, millet, sorghum, and fruits. It would be changed forever when Camp Howze was built.
Date
1889
Source
An 1889 booklet written and published by the Gainesville Heritage Society, headed by Margaret Parx Hayes. Obtained from University of North Texas Special Collections, Margaret Parx Hayes Papers, 1850-2008. AR0906, Box15.
Subject
Soil, dirt, location, Camp Howze military temporary camp.
Media
Dirt