The largest Confederate training camp in Louisiana operated here from 1861 to 1863. More than 8,000 soldiers passed through. The cemetery contains approximately 400 Confederate soldiers who died of disease before ever seeing a battle — the majority of Civil War deaths were never from combat. The small museum preserves artifacts and records from the camp; the cemetery is maintained. NRHP-listed.
Quick facts
- ·Camp Moore was the largest Confederate training camp in Louisiana, operating 1861–1863.
- ·More than 8,000 soldiers passed through.
- ·The cemetery holds about 400 Confederate soldiers who died of disease before ever seeing battle.
- ·Most Civil War deaths came from disease, not combat — this cemetery makes that visible.
- ·Visitor tip: the small museum is open limited hours; the cemetery is always accessible and NRHP-listed.
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