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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1820-1821) - A U.S. Army post established in 1820 as a convalescent camp for soldiers from nearby [[Fort Scott (3)]]. Located by present day Recover, Decatur County, Georgia. Abandoned in 1821. | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1820-1821) - A U.S. Army post established in 1820 as a convalescent camp for soldiers from nearby [[Fort Scott (3)]]. Located by present day Recover, Decatur County, Georgia. Abandoned in 1821. | ||
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[[Image:Camp Recovery Cannon - 4.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Camp Recovery On Site 34-pounder Cannon]] | |||
Established 15 Sep 1820 as a medical camp for the treatment of soldiers from nearby [[Fort Scott (3)]]. Many of the soldiers at [[Fort Scott (3)]] suffered from malaria and dysentery contracted as a result of the poor location of the post. Camp recovery was established on higher ground away from the river and about three miles from the fort. A cemetery was also established nearby for the soldiers that died here. | Established 15 Sep 1820 as a medical camp for the treatment of soldiers from nearby [[Fort Scott (3)]]. Many of the soldiers at [[Fort Scott (3)]] suffered from malaria and dysentery contracted as a result of the poor location of the post. Camp recovery was established on higher ground away from the river and about three miles from the fort. A cemetery was also established nearby for the soldiers that died here. | ||
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== Current Status == | == Current Status == | ||
Private property east of Recovery, Decatur County, Georgia. A gate and marker are located alongside the road and a vertically mounted cannon serves as a memorial, privately maintained. A second marker is located in the town of Bainbridge, Georgia. (zoom out on the map to see the Bainbridge Marker) | Private property east of Recovery, Decatur County, Georgia. A gate and marker are located alongside the road and a vertically mounted cannon serves as a memorial, privately maintained and kept in outstanding condition. A second marker is located in the town of Bainbridge, Georgia. (zoom out on the map to see the Bainbridge Marker) | ||
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* [http://www.exploresouthernhistory.com/camprecovery1.html Explore Southern History - Camp Recovery] | * [http://www.exploresouthernhistory.com/camprecovery1.html Explore Southern History - Camp Recovery] | ||
* [http://georgiainfo.galileo.usg.edu/gahistmarkers/camprecoveryhistmarker.htm Camp Recovery Marker] | * [http://georgiainfo.galileo.usg.edu/gahistmarkers/camprecoveryhistmarker.htm Camp Recovery Marker] | ||
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Camp Recovery (1820-1821) - A U.S. Army post established in 1820 as a convalescent camp for soldiers from nearby Fort Scott (3). Located by present day Recover, Decatur County, Georgia. Abandoned in 1821.
History Established 15 Sep 1820 as a medical camp for the treatment of soldiers from nearby Fort Scott (3). Many of the soldiers at Fort Scott (3) suffered from malaria and dysentery contracted as a result of the poor location of the post. Camp recovery was established on higher ground away from the river and about three miles from the fort. A cemetery was also established nearby for the soldiers that died here.
Current StatusPrivate property east of Recovery, Decatur County, Georgia. A gate and marker are located alongside the road and a vertically mounted cannon serves as a memorial, privately maintained and kept in outstanding condition. A second marker is located in the town of Bainbridge, Georgia. (zoom out on the map to see the Bainbridge Marker)
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