Hayes Lowe
Camp Moore museum and cemetery.
Wed Jun 13 12:31:38 2001


"The greater part of the volunteer regiments and battalions which brought fame and honor to the State of Louisiana during the War for Southern Independence were assembled, organized, and trained in this camp." The Camp Moore cemetery has between 250 and 800 Confederate graves.

The museum is open from 10 am - 4 pm Tuesday - Saturday.

Camp Moore is located along hwy 51 just north of Tangipahoa, La., or about 5 miles below Kentwood, La. Camp Moore can be reached from I-55, by taking the Tangipahoa exit. Just follow the signs. This is about an hour's drive north of N.O.

For more information, call the museum at 504-229-2438.