Camp Mabry
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Camp Mabry is a military installation in Austin, Texas
that houses the headquarters of the Texas Military Forces
. Its original 90 acres (364,217.4 m²) site, three miles (5 km) northwest of downtown west of Mopac Expressway, was deeded from the city to the state in 1892. It was named for Brigadier General
Woodford H. Mabry the Adjutant General
of Texas from January 23, 1891 to May 4, 1898. The camp was added to the National Register of Historic Places
in 1996.
Camp Mabry is the third-oldest active military installation in Texas behind Fort Sam Houston
and Fort Bliss
. Camp Mabry currently houses the office of the Adjutant General, as well as the headquarters of the Texas Army National Guard
, the Texas Air National Guard
, and the Texas State Guard
. Other facilities include the 136th Regional Training Institute, state Combined Support Maintenance Shops, the armory of the 36th Infantry Division headquarters, a clinic, a parachute packing and storage facility, and additional storage buildings. In 1992 the Texas Military Forces Museum opened on the site.
For many years at the turn of the 20th century, the camp was home to annual encampments by the Texas state militia, who hosted reenactments and demonstrations for the people of Austin. Grandstands were built on the site, and further improvements to the site were funded by paid admissions to the events. By 1911, the camp had expanded to more than 385 acres (1.6 km²). The first permanent building onsite, an arsenal, was completed in 1915 and allowed military weaponry and equipment to be moved out of storage in the capitol building
.
Prior to the attacks on September 11, 2001
, Camp Mabry's mile-long track that sits adjacent to Mopac was a popular destination for walkers and joggers, and the field within it was used by many youth sports teams.
Camp Mabry has also operated an ICAO recognized weather station
since 1898 http://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=NWS&product=CLM&issuedby=ATThttp://lwf.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/climate/normals/usnormalsprods.html.
Austin, Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in...
that houses the headquarters of the Texas Military Forces
Texas Military Forces
The Texas Military Forces is the combined military strength of the U.S. state of Texas. It is composed of three branches, the Texas Army National Guard, the Texas Air National Guard, and the Texas State Guard; all report to the state Adjutant General and are under the command of the Governor of...
. Its original 90 acres (364,217.4 m²) site, three miles (5 km) northwest of downtown west of Mopac Expressway, was deeded from the city to the state in 1892. It was named for Brigadier General
Brigadier General
Brigadier general is a senior rank in the armed forces. It is the lowest ranking general officer in some countries, usually sitting between the ranks of colonel and major general. When appointed to a field command, a brigadier general is typically in command of a brigade consisting of around 4,000...
Woodford H. Mabry the Adjutant General
Adjutant general
An Adjutant General is a military chief administrative officer.-Imperial Russia:In Imperial Russia, the General-Adjutant was a Court officer, who was usually an army general. He served as a personal aide to the Tsar and hence was a member of the H. I. M. Retinue...
of Texas from January 23, 1891 to May 4, 1898. The camp was added to the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
in 1996.
Camp Mabry is the third-oldest active military installation in Texas behind Fort Sam Houston
Fort Sam Houston
Fort Sam Houston is a U.S. Army post in San Antonio, Texas.Known colloquially as "Fort Sam," it is named for the first President of the Republic of Texas, Sam Houston....
and Fort Bliss
Fort Bliss
Fort Bliss is a United States Army post in the U.S. states of New Mexico and Texas. With an area of about , it is the Army's second-largest installation behind the adjacent White Sands Missile Range. It is FORSCOM's largest installation, and has the Army's largest Maneuver Area behind the...
. Camp Mabry currently houses the office of the Adjutant General, as well as the headquarters of the Texas Army National Guard
Texas Army National Guard
The Texas Army National Guard is a component of the United States Army, the United States National Guard and the Texas Military Forces . Nationwide, the Army National Guard comprises approximately one half of the US Army's available combat forces and approximately one third of its support...
, the Texas Air National Guard
Texas Air National Guard
The Texas Air National Guard is the air force militia of the U.S. state of Texas and a component of the Texas Military Forces...
, and the Texas State Guard
Texas State Guard
The Texas State Guard is one of three branches of the military forces of Texas, reporting to the Adjutant General, and under the command of the Governor. The other branches of the State Military Forces of Texas are the Texas Army National Guard, and the Texas Air National Guard.-History:The Texas...
. Other facilities include the 136th Regional Training Institute, state Combined Support Maintenance Shops, the armory of the 36th Infantry Division headquarters, a clinic, a parachute packing and storage facility, and additional storage buildings. In 1992 the Texas Military Forces Museum opened on the site.
For many years at the turn of the 20th century, the camp was home to annual encampments by the Texas state militia, who hosted reenactments and demonstrations for the people of Austin. Grandstands were built on the site, and further improvements to the site were funded by paid admissions to the events. By 1911, the camp had expanded to more than 385 acres (1.6 km²). The first permanent building onsite, an arsenal, was completed in 1915 and allowed military weaponry and equipment to be moved out of storage in the capitol building
Texas State Capitol
The Texas State Capitol is located in Austin, Texas, and is the fourth building to be the house of Texas government in Austin. It houses the chambers of the Texas Legislature and the office of the governor of Texas. It was designed originally during 1881 by architect Elijah E. Myers, and was...
.
Prior to the attacks on September 11, 2001
September 11, 2001 attacks
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, Camp Mabry's mile-long track that sits adjacent to Mopac was a popular destination for walkers and joggers, and the field within it was used by many youth sports teams.
Camp Mabry has also operated an ICAO recognized weather station
Weather station
A weather station is a facility, either on land or sea, with instruments and equipment for observing atmospheric conditions to provide information for weather forecasts and to study the weather and climate. The measurements taken include temperature, barometric pressure, humidity, wind speed, wind...
since 1898 http://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=NWS&product=CLM&issuedby=ATThttp://lwf.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/climate/normals/usnormalsprods.html.