Camp Thomas was a United States Regular Army training facility located in North Columbus, Ohio (now Columbus), during the American Civil War. It was primarily used to organize and train new infantry regiments for service in the Western Theater.
Read more about Camp Thomas: Establishment, 18th U.S. Infantry
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