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What city is Camp Atterbury located in?
Edinburgh
Camp Atterbury, located in south-central Indiana, about 4 miles (6.4 km) west of Edinburgh, Indiana, serves as a military and civilian training post under the auspices of the Indiana National Guard….
| Camp Atterbury | |
|---|---|
| Type | Military and civilian training post |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by | United States |
| Site history |
What do they do at Camp Atterbury?
Camp Atterbury is home to the Joint Maneuver Training Center, 157th Infantry Brigade, 205th Infantry Brigade and 4th Cavalry Brigade. It contains facilities for the Army National Guard, Army Reserves and Marine Corps. There are live fire ranges for infantry, artillery and tanks.
Can you visit Camp Atterbury?
Access to the Camp Atterbury military base is not required to visit the Camp Atterbury Museum or the outdoor Veterans Memorial located nearby. Large groups who wish to tour the museum outside normal business hours may make special arrangements by calling the Public Affairs Office at 812-526-1386.
Is Camp Atterbury open to the public?
We’re open Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., located at Building #341, Camp Atterbury, Edinburgh, IN 46124.
Where was the US Army Camp Atterbury located?
Camp Atterbury was born out of the massive expansion of the U.S. military in the months following Pearl Harbor. Stateside training and support bases were needed and 40,000 acres were acquired across three counties from local farmers in south central Indiana to build one big training base.
What kind of training is at Camp Atterbury?
Camp Atterbury is home to the Joint Maneuver Training Center, 157th Infantry Brigade, 205th Infantry Brigade and 4th Cavalry Brigade. It contains facilities for the Army National Guard, Army Reserves and Marine Corps. There are live fire ranges for infantry, artillery and tanks. There also an aerial gunnery range for A-10 Thunderbolts.
How many cabins are there at Camp Atterbury?
There are four recreational cabins available on Camp Atterbury at Major General Carl G. Farrell Recreation Area that can be used for soldiers, retirees, senior officers and families. You can contact 812-526-1499 extension 1128 if you are looking for a reservation.
Who was Camp Atterbury in Edinburgh named after?
The base was named for Indiana-born Brigadier General William Wallace Atterbury, a Pennsylvania Railroad executive who commanded the American Expeditionary Force’s transportation services during World War I.