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1861 establishments in California1862 disestablishments in California19th century in Los AngelesAmerican Civil War forts and army posts in CaliforniaHistory of Culver City, California
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Southern California 1858 Military Department of California
Southern California 1858 Military Department of California

Camp Latham was a temporary United States Army tent camp in Los Angeles County, California extant from fall 1861 to fall 1862 in the military District of Southern California during the American Civil War. Camp Latham was located on the south bank of Ballona Creek, approximately .75 mi (1.21 km) southwest of what is now called Culver City station. Short-lived Camp Kellogg was located nearby, just north across the creek.

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