1918 Diamond Jubilee 1993 Camp Benning/Fort Benning Side 1)
In October 1918, the Infantry School of Arms was established on 80 acres of land near here. Camp Benning, later Fort Benning, was named in honor of Confederate Infantry Lewis Benning, a Columbus Resident. The camp´s first commander was Col. Henry Eames. Constructed in just 7 days, the temporary camp had some 300 tents, mess halls, offices and warehouses. It was built under the supervision Major J. Paul Jones. Hundreds of thousands of young men received their military training under the watchful eye of such legendary military leaders as Marshall, Eisenhower, Stillwell, Collins, and Patton, here at the Infantry School.
Erected by the Historic Chattahoochee Commission and the Carl Patrick Foundation 1993
Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com.
Original page, with additional info, here.
Photo credit: Byron Hooks of Lat34North.com.