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because it was in a better location to supply the camp, and also to oversee the area which was a hotbed of secessionist sympathizers. The camp was closed in 1865.The California State Military Museum, Historic California Posts: Camp Carleton (Camp Banning, Camp Prentiss, New Camp Carleton)
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Closed installations of the United States Army 1862 establishments in California History of Los Angeles County, California California in the American Civil War New Camp Carleton El Monte, California {{AmericanCivilWar-stub

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