BIBB COUNTY, GA - MILITARY  WWI  Camp Wheeler

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Camp Wheeler was located in Macon, Georgia in Bibb county. It was
built during World WarI, disbandoned and rebuilt for World War II.
It was located on Riggans Mill Road, east of town, on land owned
by Harry Stillwell Edwards, a well known Southern writer. All that
remains on the property is the Georgia Forrestry Commission, Brown
and Williamson Tobacco Co. and various other industries. Camp
Wheeler had 17 Battalions during WWII. The 16th being the only
Black Battalion. I do not remember how many actual troops were
there, but Macon was nearly doubled in population during World War
II.