American Camp
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Drawing of American Camp, depicting Officers directing drills for Enlisted men, the layout of the camp, and the horses on site. To the left of the drawing is Officers' Row and Pickett House, to the right are Soldier' Barracks.
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Officer Quarters at American Camp – The Men of American Camp and A Look at How They Lived
American Camp was constructed at a strategic location on San Juan Island that allowed the American military to watch Griffin Bay and the Strait of Juan de Fuca for incoming English Navy vessels. While good for surveillance, the location of the camp…