Camp Wheeler (3)

 (1864-1899) - Initially established as the Post at Huntsville in January 1864 in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama. In December 1873 the name was changed to Thomas Barracks until the post was abandoned in September 1877. Reestablished as Camp Monte Sano 7 Jul 1888 and again abandoned 5 Dec 1888. Reestablished as a Spanish American War 4th Army Corps training camp in 1898. Named Camp Wheeler 15 Aug 1898 after Major General Joseph Wheeler, Confederate General during the U.S. Civil War. Renamed Camp Albert G. Forse 23 Oct 1898 for Major Albert G. Forse, 1st U.S. Cavalry, who was killed in action at San Juan Hill, 1 Jul 1898. Abandoned in 1899.

Spanish American War (1898-1898)
During the Spanish American War the post was reestablished as Camp Wheeler and later renamed Camp Albert G. Forse. The camp was an organizing and training post for the 4th Army Corps whose second commander was Major General Joseph Wheeler, the former Confederate General, who volunteered for service during the Spanish American War. The camp was originally named for General Wheeler who changed the name himself to Camp Albert G. Forse after a Major killed at San Juan Hill.

Current Status
No remains, Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama.

Sources:
 * , page 7
 * Correspondence Relating to the War with Spain, Center for Military History, U.S. Army, Vol 1, page 534-539

Links:
 * North American Forts - Camp Wheeler
 * U.S. Gen Net - Camp Wheeler
 * U.S. Gen Net - Camp Albert G. Forse