Camp Carleton

 (1861-1862) - A U.S. Civil War era Camp first established by Captain William A. McCleave, 1st California Volunteer Cavalry, in 1861 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, California. Named for General James Henry Carleton, then colonel of the 1st California Volunteer Infantry. Flooded out and abandoned in 1862.

History of Camp Carleton
A U.S. Civil War era camp established by Captain William A. McCleave, 1st California Volunteer Cavalry, one of several Union camps established to watch over Confederate sympathizers in San Bernardino County. Abandoned for Emergency Camp in February 1862 after flooding caused the camp to be abandoned.

The post was later relocated to New Camp Carleton in El Monte near Los Angeles. New Camp Carleton closed in 1865 at the end of the war.

Current Status
No remains in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, California.

Sources:
 * , page 64-65
 * , page 24

Links:
 * North American Forts - Camp Carleton
 * Wikipedia - Camp Carleton
 * California Military Museum - Camp Carleton
 * Camp Carleton Cornet Band