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"Camp Perry" uploaded by Ohio Historical Society
A lack of soldiers with marksmanship skills in the Spanish-American War led to the founding of Camp Perry in 1906. Camp Perry grew to be one of the largest rifle ranges in the United States. It was used to train soldiers during World War I and World War II. The camp also housed German and Italian prisoners of war during World War II. Later, Camp Perry became a training facility for the Ohio National Guard. It also hosts the National Rifle Matches sponsored by the National Rifle Association (NRA) (Om3074_001).

Name	User	Date
Camp Perry	Ohio Historical Society	02-15-2006
Erie Proving Ground	GHamilton	06-28-2006
Erie Proving Ground	GHamilton	06-28-2006

Front Text : "Erie Proving Ground"

Established as Camp Perry Proving Ground, March, 1918, and later designated Erie Proving Ground, Erie Ordinance Depot, and Erie Army Depot. Artillery, tank guns, and armor plate were proof tested here during wartime periods. Over 5,000 persons were employed during World War II. Served as a storage, maintenance, and repair facility during peacetime. Closed January, 1967.

Back Text : "Erie Proving Ground"

Latitude / Longitude

Unknown

Address

Port Clinton, OH 43452
Ottawa County

Location Directions

SR 2 left hand side entrance of the Erie Industrial Park

Keywords

Camps

Sponsor(s)

Mr. & Mrs. Max G. Sharp, Ottawa County Council, V.F.W. and The Ohio Historical Society

Year

1977