Historical Marker
Site of Camp Van Camp
Historical marker location:
SH 251, Newcastle, Texas
( south city limits on SH 251)
Marker installed: 1936
Established April 30, 1859 by the United States Army. Named in honor of Cornelius Van Camp, 2nd Lieutenant, Second U.S. Cavalry, killed in action at the Wichita Village, October 1, 1858. Abandonded August 28, 1859.