Description: Camp Drum is located in Watertown, New York, in Jefferson County. The facility, then known as Pine Camp, opened its doors in 1908. The camp was used by American troops to practice tactical maneuvers during peacetime, and eventually saw further development leading up to the nation’s entrance into the Second World War. In 1951, the camp was renamed for Lieutenant General Hugh A. Drum, who commanded the First United States Army during the Second World War. Following an Allied victory, and the subsequent conclusion of the Second World War, the base provided training for soldiers during the Korean War. Today, the post remains as a training site for American forces.

County: Jefferson County

City, State: Watertown, NY

Related Links:

http://www.drum.army.mil/sites/about/history.asp

https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=110386

See Also:

Pine Camp

Fort Drum