Roll Call-Friends of Camp Hearne
Camp Hearne was a World War II Prisoner-of-War camp situated just north of Hearne, Texas, along Highway 485 West. Established during the significant military buildup of 1942-43, it housed approximately 432,000 POWs and was known for its humane treatment of prisoners, providing educational and recreational programs to promote a peaceful environment.
Today, the historic site features the outlines of original buildings and various prisoner-constructed amenities, including a theater and garden fountains. An exhibit at Camp Hearne showcases the daily lives of its mainly German POW residents, preserving an important chapter in American history.
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