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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCYO_pattons-headquarters_Odenton-MD.html
In 1917, Captain George S. Patton, Jr., sailed to France to join the staff of General John J. Pershing.
In November of that year he was detailed to the Tank Corps and attended the course at the French Tank School. Patton participated in the Bat…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCXN_the-franklin-cantonment_Odenton-MD.html
In the summer of 1918 the Franklin Cantonment, a Signal Corps Camp of Instruction, opened within 1 mile of the original Camp Meade. This 400-acre camp housed 11,000 men and women (19 battalions) in 599 structures. The Franklin Cantonment had its o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCXM_eisenhowers-quarters_Odenton-MD.html
With the signing of the armistice ending World War I, the overseas orders of Dwight David Eisenhower were canceled. Instead, he was transferred from Command of Camp Colt, the Army's Tank Training Center in Gettysburg, PA, to Camp Meade, Maryland.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HG_epiphany-episcopal-chapel-and-church-house_Odenton-MD.html
Only known World War I chapel in the United States. Consecrated in 1918 to minister to the soldiers at Camp Meade and serve as permanent mission in the village of Odenton. Designed in the Arts and Crafts style by Riggin Buckler. Used by all denomi…